IP Docketing Specialist

SUMMARY: Provides patent and trademark docketing support to various teams within the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Calendars dates in connection with patent and trademark application filings, formalities, office actions, maintenance fees
Downloads electronic correspondence from USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents and file into document management system
Circulates incoming correspondence from USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents to appropriate attorney teams
Prepares firm-standard and custom docket reports
Proactively monitors due dates to ensure deadlines are timely met
Reviews outstanding dates in docketing database, consult with supervisor, and advance or de-docket as instructed
Opens and closes matters in docketing database as needed
Assists with intakes and transfers in connection with new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or change in counsel
Participates in IP practice group and docketing team meetings
Provides back-up support to other docketers as needed
Performs other tasks as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma
At least 3 years of prior IP docketing or related work experience required
Thorough understanding of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution and lifecycles
Familiarity with various patent and trademark offices (USPTO, WIPO)
Knowledge of docketing terminology, best practices, and patent & trademark laws
Ability to independently determine priority dates, calculate due dates, and verify terms in docketing database
Experience working with docketing databases required
Experience navigating patent and trademark office websites
Strong computer skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze data
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving mindset, and collaborative spirit