Group Director Trademark Law Offices

Looking to make an impact in trademark operations by guiding a professional examining corps and supporting units at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? We're seeking a Group Director Trademark Law (GDTL) in the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks. As the Group Director for Operations, you will plan, coordinate, and manage the activities of a group of Trademark Law Offices, and/or supporting legal and/or technical divisional units.DutiesAs the GDTL, you will:Manage and coordinate trademark examining functions involving the services of a professional examining corps and/or technical administrative and programmatic staff engaged in diversified legal and registration procedures.Prepare and promulgate notices, directives, and procedural instructions to implement and maintain statutory requirements, Trademark Rules of Practice, and policy decisions.Develop and implement policies, plans, and procedures governing organizational relationships, delegations of authority, the flow and distribution of work, accountability requirements, allocations of facilities, and examination techniques and practices, etc.Establish and maintain standards of professional competence, ensuring that Law Offices and supporting legal and/or technical divisional units are adequately staffed with qualified examining attorneys and technical and administrative support personnel.Analyze and interpret workload and production to achieve balance and maintain optimum pendency and inventory levels.Performs similar or related duties as assigned, including representing the Office to Bar groups and other interested parties.>> If you feel inspired and up to the challenge, APPLY ON USAJOBS by 4/20/2026>> LEARN MORE about the USPTO's comprehensive benefitsQualificationsTo meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.PTQs:Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of legal issues associated with the preparation and/or prosecution of trademark applications, or the classification and examination of trademarks, or in comparable work in the trademark field.Demonstrated high level experience with policy development, program planning/evaluation, leading and implementing change in the areas of major process optimization including in IT systems, analyzing data to define issues effectively, developing long range visions, and achieving quantifiable results, including in law office management and administration.ECQs: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding; Driving Efficiency; Merit and Competence; Leading People; Achieving ResultsConditions of employmentApplications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.