IP Docketing Specialist (Multiple Offices)
About the role
The IP Docketing Specialist will maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of due dates and information on all client matters pertaining to patent matters. They will process and forward information regarding each date entered into the Firm's computerized docket databases, annotate all entries as appropriate, and prepare reports for attorneys and staff.
Responsibilities
- Review all incoming client mail (including U.S. Mail, email, courier packages, faxes) for the IP group that relates to patent matters to determine due dates or reminder dates that need to be entered into Firm's computerized docket databases.
- Process and forward information regarding each date entered into docket databases to the appropriate individuals.
- Enter all due dates and reminder dates as appropriate into docket databases.
- Annotate all entries as appropriate.
- Review PTO EFS filing receipts and outgoing correspondence and update docketing database accordingly by closing/adding appropriate docket dates.
- Prepare reports for attorneys and staff.
- Follow up on daily dockets to ensure that they have satisfied all the day's due dates; inform Director of IP Administration and Responsible/Billing attorney if any have not yet been satisfied by close of business each day.
- Update all information in docket databases on a daily basis as indicated by attorney or as indicated from client correspondence.
- Aid other docket specialists in double-checking to ensure all dates docketed by that specialist are accurate.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of comprehensive U.S. and/or Foreign patent prosecution docketing experience
- Thorough knowledge of procedures and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Regular, predictable, and timely attendance
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot
- Clear and concise communication skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Additional experience with U.S. patent prosecution docketing is a plus
- Computer/Software Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience with docketing software such as CPI, Inprotech, Foundation IP; Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Knowledge of and experience with resources such as PAIR and other International IP law databases
Skills
- Knowledge of and experience with docketing software such as CPI, Inprotech, Foundation IP
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of and experience with resources such as PAIR and other International IP law databases
Benefits
California: The pay range for this position is $27 to $55 per hour.
Illinois: The wage range for this position is: $29 - $59 per hour.
This position is eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Pay
California: The pay range for this position is $27 to $55 per hour.
Illinois: The wage range for this position is: $29 - $59 per hour.
Schedule
You will be based in one of our local Sheppard Mullin offices but will be allowed to work from home. You are required to come into the office on an as-needed basis.