Patent Attorney

Provides broad legal support for the NASA legal enterprise in ensuring that NASA intellectual property is protected. Prepares, files and prosecutes patent applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including applications, drawings, amendments, affidavits, advocacy before Patent Examiners, motions, petitions and appeal briefs. Supports legal review of intellectual property provisions in Federal procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements. Advises on and drafts intellectual property policy guidance, regulations, and procedures, and supports NASA compliance with external legal requirements related to intellectual property. Supports NASA Technology Transfer Office in providing legal review of license agreements and in reviewing/approving NASA software for release. Serves as authority on invention disclosures ensuring that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined. Reviews and coordinates the disposition of administrativ