Intellectual Property/Patent Law Counsel

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a law firm to provide intellectual property and patent law counsel services to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Office of the Chancellor. The selected law firm will be responsible for representing the Commonwealth in intellectual property matters, including assisting in making presentations and required submissions, preparing resolutions and agreements, attending meetings, and rendering advice on intellectual property matters. The law firm will also be required to consult with the General Counsel and PASSHE on legal issues involved in the matters referred to in the RFP. The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. Key points to consider: • The law firm must have experience in intellectual property and patent law • The law firm must be able to provide services to the Commonwealth-owned universities and the Office of the Chancellor • The law firm must be able to consult with the General Counsel and PASSHE on legal issues • The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional years • The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any proposal and to negotiate fair and reasonable compensation with the selected law firm