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.

Your responsibilities:

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.

Your profile:

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in the area of law from the US or EU.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in European Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Business, Government, or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the fields of intellectual property, e-commerce, international trade, trade promotion, economics, and/or economic research.  As part of the five (5) years, one (1) year of experience in program management is required.

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English, fluency in another European language.

Our offer:

Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.

Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Salary as of €7.290 gross/month.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before November 25, 2024. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit & a diploma, preferably officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.

Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=skjgn0v3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=65268&orgId=119

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