Global IP Docketing Specialist — Prosecution & Compliance

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities include reviewing, docketing and distributing a high volume of correspondence from USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates, updating docket with filings and confirmations, and ensuring deadlines are met while preparing reports for the IP team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Prior IP docketing experience.
• Experience using Foundation IP docketing system.

Responsibilities

• Docket and review a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates.
• Update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates.
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions from attorneys and paralegals.
• Monitor daily docket to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications.
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports for the IP group.
• Save correspondence in the document management system to maintain electronic files.

Skills

IP docketing

Patent process knowledge

Trademarks knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Foundation IP

Tools

Foundation IP

Job description

Akerman LLP is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities include reviewing, docketing and distributing a high volume of correspondence from USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates, updating docket with filings and confirmations, and ensuring deadlines are met while preparing reports for the IP team.