IP Docketing Specialist

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 docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals
• Maintain daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group

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; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long period of time
• Able to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent 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

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree preferred

Skills

None specified

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package