Global IP Docket Specialist

Polsinelli; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance and benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Polsinelli is hiring an experienced IP Docket Specialist to support patent and trademark prosecution across domestic and international portfolios. The role requires meticulous deadline management, familiarity with USPTO, PCT, and international rules, and proficiency in IP docketing software (CPi preferred).

You will contribute to accurate reporting and transfer activities while prioritizing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IP docketing experience in a law firm
• Experience managing high-volume client portfolios
• CPi experience preferred
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain IP docketing for assigned client portfolios with deadlines
• Navigate USPTO, PCT, and international databases for IP matter details
• Generate and edit reports from IP docketing software
• Assist with patent and trademark transfers; handle office formalities
• Set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
• Pay attention to IP details such as inventor names, dates, titles, ownership

Skills

IP docketing

CPi software

Deadline management

Patent & trademark rules

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CPi

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Polsinelli is hiring an experienced IP Docket Specialist to support patent and trademark prosecution across domestic and international portfolios. The role requires meticulous deadline management, familiarity with USPTO, PCT, and international rules, and proficiency in IP docketing software (CPi preferred).

You will contribute to accurate reporting and transfer activities while prioritizing multiple projects.