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Intellectual Property/Patent Law Counsel

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OGC-2025-06State & Local

Submission Closed10/24/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The contract involves providing specialized legal services related to intellectual property and patent law for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically supporting the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Office of the Chancellor. The procurement process is initiated through a formal Request for Proposals (RFP), which aims to identify qualified law firms capable of representing the Commonwealth in intellectual property matters, including patent issues, for a contract valued between 500,000 and 2 million dollars. The engagement may extend to other general legal work as designated by the Chief Counsel of PASSHE or the Governor’s Office of General Counsel, with the possibility of multiple awards to ensure broad coverage of qualified legal expertise. The legal services are governed by state procurement laws, including the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, Executive Order 2015-2, and the Commonwealth Procurement Code, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The RFP process includes detailed submission requirements such as a Proposal Cover Sheet, a Cost Submittal Workbook, and comprehensive qualification and experience questionnaires. Law firms must demonstrate their expertise through detailed personnel experience forms, project references, and conflict of interest disclosures, all aligned with the standard contract terms outlined in the template agreements. Confidentiality and proprietary information protections are emphasized through specific notices requiring firms to mark and defend trade secret claims carefully. The contract stipulates clear terms for scope of services, billing procedures, and contract duration starting in 2025, with provisions for emergency procurement and detailed invoicing processes. Overall, the procurement aims to establish a robust legal partnership with firms experienced in intellectual property law, capable of supporting the Commonwealth’s higher education institutions and related entities through a transparent, compliant, and well-documented selection process.

General Info

Agency

Pennsylvania → Office of General Counsel

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Appendix B - Cost Submittal Workbook for RFP

7 pages · other

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Appendix D - Statement of Qualifications and Conflicts Technical Questionnaire

3 pages · statement-of-qualifications

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Contract for Legal Services Template - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

32 pages · contract-document

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RFP OGC-2025-06 Intellectual Property/Patent Law Counsel

rfp

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RFP OGC-2025-06 Proposal Cover Sheet

1 page · proposal-cover-sheet

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Appendix C - Trade Secret Confidential Proprietary Information Notice

3 pages · special-notice

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Appendix E - Personnel Experience by Key Position

2 pages · personnel-experience

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Appendix F - Project References

1 page · past-performance

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 2

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 24

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/24/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyPennsylvania → Office of General Counsel

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyPennsylvania → Office of General Counsel

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Jordan Kiessling

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This request for proposals (RFP) provides to those law firms interested in submitting proposals for the subject procurement (“Offerors”) sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit proposals for the Governor’s Office of General Counsel’s consideration on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) to satisfy a need for legal services related to intellectual property matters for the Commonwealth-owned universities and the Office of the Chancellor. This RFP is issued pursuant to Executive Order 2015-2 dated January 20, 2015, and in accordance with Section 518 of the Commonwealth Procurement Code, 62 P.S. § 518 and Part III Chapter 8 of the DGS Procurement Handbook.The qualified Offeror will represent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (“PASSHE”), with intellectual property matters for the Commonwealth-owned universities and the office of the Chancellor. The engagement may include other general work as designated by the Chief Counsel of the PASSHE or the Governor’s Office of General Counsel. For purposes of this RFP, the Commonwealth may consider making a multiple award.