Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This role involves accurate data entry, managing deadlines, and interfacing with attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and knowledge of docketing software, contributing to the firm's efficiency in managing intellectual property cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in computerized docket databases.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local Intellectual Property laws.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming USPTO and foreign correspondence daily.
• Enter new records from newly-filed patent applications.
• Prepare reports from the docketing database.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time-management skills

Client service focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docketing software

Spreadsheet programs

Database programs

Job description

Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist

Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist

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Under supervision of Director of eDiscovery and Paralegal Services, the IP Docketing Specialist must have accurate data entry skills, proven organizational abilities, excellent attention to detail, and knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures. The position requires the ability use critical thinking to problem-solve and effectively communicate with attorneys and staff at all levels across the firm.

Position Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review incoming USPTO and foreign associate correspondence daily for deadlines. Enter appropriate information into the docketing database. Report and save mail to client workspace working to complete process within one day.
• Enter new records into the docketing database from information contained in newly-filed patent applications. Complete checklist and confirm filing package is filed in docketing workspace.
• De-docket actions in the docketing database from information contained in newly-filed responses and other follow-on documents. Complete checklist and move filing package in docketing workspace.
• Enter bar dates and target filing dates into CPI using information obtained from matter emails.
• Check data and deadlines previously entered in docketing database for accuracy, investigate when necessary and make corrections as needed.
• Enter assignment data into docketing database.
• Save daily mail to document management system and report docketed mail to attorneys and staff.
• Assist with coverage for final email reminders, download, report and docket daily PAIR correspondence. Process attorney reassignments, scan and report and docket PCT mail.
• Process transfers in by entering all bibliographic data and deadlines in docketing database and complete other related tasks as necessary.
• Process transfers out by entering transfer information into docketing database, de-docketing deadlines, updating record status and completing other tasks as necessary.
• Prepare reports from docketing database, including reports for weekly final due date and bi-weekly monthly due date, client status, and ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and is attentive to proposed rule changes.
• Generate reports as requested.

Job Requirements:

Position Requirements and Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in computerized docket databases
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local Intellectual Property laws and regulations
• Knowledge of docketing software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Various physical activity may be required

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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