Overview
This full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist role provides timely, effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.
Responsibilities
- Review, docket, and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates according to established procedures
- Review and update dockets based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures
- Update dockets based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals
- Monitor the daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met
- Perform monthly status checks of pending US patent applications
- Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group
- Save correspondence in the document management system to maintain electronic files
Requirements
- Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures
- Analytical reasoning skills and ability to interpret rules and instructions accurately
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Comfortable and efficient at calculating dates
- Detail-oriented with the ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for extended periods
- Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work, including strong proofreading skills
- Proficient with MS Office applications
- 6+ years intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
- Prior IP docketing experience required
- Prior IP docketing experience using Foundation IP docketing system
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
- An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.
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