Director of Intellectual Property Policy

## Director of Intellectual Property Policy

CCIA seeks a Director of Intellectual Property Policy to join its team. The Director will become an integral part of the Association’s topical policy team.

### Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

– Directing the Association’s IP policy agenda, including working with CCIA member companies and other Association personnel on advocacy and analysis for Association members and the public on patent, copyright, and trademark‑related matters, including articles, posts, papers, and commentary on patent law and policy.
– Preparing filings and briefs in relevant proceedings aimed at advancing the Association’s IP policy advocacy.
– Directing and managing the Association’s online patent litigation resources, including writing and daily oversight.
– Acting as spokesperson on IP policy.
– Supporting the Association’s public and legislative advocacy on IP policy.
– Managing the Association’s patent communications efforts, including web and social media presence. This includes rapid and regular production of commentary and analyses, litigation resource management, tracking high‑profile litigation, and working with the Association’s information policy team.
– Coordinating with CCIA member companies and allies in developing and promoting the Association’s IP policy positions.

### Qualifications

– Minimum 5 years of experience as an IP practitioner, IP policy expert, or equivalent practical experience working in government, industry, or an NGO.
– Deep understanding of intellectual property law and policy, IP litigation, and the functions of the USPTO and Copyright Office.
– Working knowledge of congressional actions regarding IP policy and its key players.
– Self‑starting personality and willingness to interact with and work with the media.
– Excellent writing and communication skills.

### Benefits

CCIA is a collegial, team‑based organization that offers a flexible, hybrid work environment with up to two weeks of remote work per calendar year.

CCIA compensation is commensurate with experience. This role approximates the GS‑15 (DC‑MD‑VA Region) payscale, with incentive compensation based on personnel and association performance.

Benefits include:

– Generous employer retirement contributions independent of employee deferrals
– Medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance for which CCIA pays 100% of the employee’s premiums
– Paid time off that accumulates at 12 hrs/month, increasing with years of service
– Connectivity stipend
– Annual allowance to foster employee professional development

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant personally. Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.

CCIA is an equal opportunity employer.

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