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

– **IP policy agenda** — 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.
– **Filings and briefs** — Preparation of filings and briefs in relevant proceedings aimed at advancing the Association’s IP policy advocacy.
– **Patent litigation resources** — Direction and daily management of, and writing for, the Association’s online patent litigation resources.
– **Spokesperson duties** — Acting as spokesperson on IP policy.
– **Legislative advocacy** — Supporting the Association’s public and legislative advocacy on IP policy.
– **Communications management** — Day‑to‑day management of 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.
– **Member coordination** — Coordinating with CCIA member companies and allies in developing and promoting the Association’s IP policy positions.

## Qualifications

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

– **Retirement contributions** — Generous employer retirement contributions independent of employee deferrals
– **Health coverage** — Medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance for which CCIA pays 100% of the employee’s premiums
– **Paid time off** — Paid time off that accumulates at 12 hrs/month, increasing with years of service
– **Connectivity stipend**
– **Professional development** — 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 received, CCIA is unable to contact every applicant personally. Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.

CCIA is an equal opportunity employer.

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