Global IP Docketing Specialist

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive B

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. seeks an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to join our team.

This role handles incoming patent documents and communications from USPTO, foreign associates, clients, and other entities to manage all aspects of specialized daily docketing. Responsibilities include calendaring deadlines, maintaining docket records, preparing reports, communicating with attorneys and clients, and supporting transfer and annuity payments.

Qualifications

• Experience with patent/IP docketing processes.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prepare docket reports.
• Strong communication with attorneys and clients.
• Familiarity with annuity payments and IP databases.

Responsibilities

• Calendar deadlines and maintain de-docketing and client records.
• Generate docket reports and ensure deadlines are met; communicate with foreign counsel and clients.
• Create domestic and foreign patent and trademark files with case data in firm databases.
• Propose and implement improvements to docketing processes and guidelines.
• Assist with portfolio transfers, conversions and merges; support annuity payments.
• Stay updated on docketing practices and system enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Assist with ad hoc IP docketing projects as needed.

Job description

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. seeks an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to join our team.

This role handles incoming patent documents and communications from USPTO, foreign associates, clients, and other entities to manage all aspects of specialized daily docketing. Responsibilities include calendaring deadlines, maintaining docket records, preparing reports, communicating with attorneys and clients, and supporting transfer and annuity payments.