Intellectual Property Specialist

at  The US Mission to the EU

30 NOV 2024

Introduction: The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for an Intellectual Property Specialist at the U.S. Mission to the EU in Belgium to join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels.

The job holder is an advisor on all aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the institutions of the European Union (EU) and of its Member States, as well as following developments in the UK, the EFTA countries, and the European Patent Office.
With regards to United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Program Design and Management, the job holder participates in the formulation of action plans and strategic initiatives, identifies IPR issues, determines solutions to improve IPR regimes, and serves as an advisor during briefing sessions with U.S. officials and business executives on IPR issues in the region.
The incumbent monitors, analyzes, and provides expert-level reporting on legislative and policy developments as well as judicial and administrative decisions relating to IPR protection and enforcement; conducts independent research on complex legal issues and policies; provides summaries on issues likely to affect US interests; prepares briefing materials for USG officials; and assists with IPR programming and advocacy in the region, including in trade agreement negotiations.
As part of a variety of outreach activities, the job holder develops and maintains contacts with senior officials in the EU region, advises and assists in identifying areas of cooperation; and organizes and attends meetings with government officials and industry representatives.
The job holder further identifies opportunities and develops programs to educate government officials and relevant stakeholders about IPR issues, including trainings and conferences; and delivers presentations and prepares speeches for USPTO and other USG officials.