IP Docketing Specialist (Trademark, Copyright, & Advertising)

About the role

Cooley is seeking an IP Docketing Specialist (Trademark, Copyright, & Advertising) to join the IP Services team. Position summary: The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for efficient and accurate completion of IP (Patent/TCA) docketing functions in accordance with firm and IP practice procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and reliably perform daily docketing and/or de-docketing functions of US and foreign IP matters firm wide, processing IP correspondence to and from clients, foreign associates, and government IP offices with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Regularly communicate with practitioners, paralegals and specialists to ascertain actions being taken
• Provide superior customer service to the IP Services group by keeping practitioners, paralegals and specialists advised of matters arising with applications/registrations
• Review PTO filings and process electronic filing notices from the USPTO
• Navigate various US and Foreign sites, including but not limited to USPTO PAIR, WIPO, EPO, etc.
• Assist practitioners, paralegals and specialists with obtaining data, reports, and charts from the IP Management System (IPMS)
• Confirm that all critical deadlines have been handled appropriately, following up as needed, and proactively seek guidance for any unresponsive client teams
• Follow second eye policy and other quality checks to ensure accuracy
• Keep current with regulatory changes in IP prosecution

Requirements

Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications; Available to work overtime, as required; 3+ years of relevant IP experience

Qualifications

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; Previous law firm experience; Experience researching IP status and history in PTO databases, including USPTO systems (TS