Senior IP Docket Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Docket Specialist to support the Centralized IP Docket Team. This role is responsible for monitoring assigned shared mailboxes and related docket requests, docketing items in a timely manner according to firm guidelines and procedures, and assisting with additional projects as directed.

This position may be filled remotely or in any of the organization’s locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure accurate entry and date calculation for docket entries
• Assist the Senior IP Docketing Manager with training members of the Central Docketing team
• Review and accurately comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed
• Review USPTO and foreign filings and double-check accuracy via foreign and domestic agency websites as necessary
• De-docket completed deadlines
• Verify accuracy of docketed and de-docketed items and resolve any discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy of and update timekeepers assigned to matters
• Create, review, schedule, and distribute accurate advanced docket reports for patent and trademark cases
• Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates and foreign and domestic agency rules and regulations
• Collaborate with Docketing, Risk, IP PSC, and other firm leadership to continually improve docketing best practices, policies, and processes
• Process abandoned and transferred matters and assist with onboarding of incoming portfolios
• Oversee quality assurance review for patent and trademark filings by noting and referring any errors or omissions observed during normal docketing duties
• Open new matters and input records into the IP Docketing system for both foreign and domestic patent, trademark, and copyright cases
• Review all correspondence pertaining to IP prosecution and enter all due dates contained in incoming correspondence (including faxes and emails) into the docketing system
• Assist with special projects
• Remain current with developments, procedures, and regulations in US and foreign filing entities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4-year degree preferred in related field
• 10+ years IP docketing experience with specific proficiency using IP docketing software such as PattsyWave, Foundation IP, or CPi
• Advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, including statutory and filing deadlines and all facets of IP business workflows
• Working knowledge of the Maintenance Fee-Annuity-Renewal processes for patent and trademark modules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe; experience with DMS systems such as NetDocs
• Ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, research, and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to keep current with USPTO, PCT, Madrid Protocol, and foreign IP rules and practices

Compensation & Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges by location:

• State of California: $70,000 - $142,000
• State of Colorado: $64,000 - $114,000
• State of Illinois: $63,000 - $122,000
• State of Maine: $47,000 - $109,000
• State of Maryland: $68,000 - $102,000
• State of Massachusetts: $70,000 - $133,000
• State of Minnesota: $70,000 - $115,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $76,000 - $137,000
• State of New York: $65,000 - $140,000
• State of Vermont: $69,000 - $132,000
• State of Virginia: $45,000 - $132,000
• State of Washington: $68,000 - $128,000
• Washington, D.C.: $90,000 - $132,000

The salaries above do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
• And more

Location

This position may be filled remotely, or in any of the organization’s locations.

Additional Information

• Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
• EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided as necessary for individuals with disabilities to apply for and/or perform essential job functions.