Intellectual Property Docket Analyst

Foley & Lardner LLP; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison, WI (hybrid) seeks an Intellectual Property Docket Analyst to enter docket data, process mail and faxes, and run daily dockets for attorneys.

The role requires at least 3 years IP docketing experience and US patent prosecution knowledge, with opportunities to collaborate across offices and prepare client reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in IP Docketing required.
• US Patent prosecution knowledge required; foreign and/or trademark prosecution knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming correspondence related to the prosecution of intellectual property rights, discerning the pertinent information and entering it into the docketing database.
• Reconcile client, foreign agent and attorney correspondence against docketed due dates in order to rectify the daily docket.
• Research the Code of Federal Regulations, Manual of Industrial Property, Kluwer IP Law and other IP resources to resolve complex docketing issues.
• Professional and effective communication with attorneys and staff, to include answering docket related questions.
• Timely preparation of customized reports.
• Resolve inaccuracies and other associated requests where applicable.

Skills

IP docketing experience

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Intellectual Property Docket Analyst

US-MI-Detroit | US-WI-Madison | US-TX-Dallas | US-Washington DC | US-MA-Boston

Job Information

• ID: 2026-3536
• Category: Legal
• Type: Regular Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Workplace: Hybrid

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid

The Intellectual Property (IP) Docket Analyst is responsible for analyzing incoming mail, including electronic mail, hard copy mail and faxes, and other pertinent data to be entered into the IP Docketing database; runs and clears daily dockets; prepares special reports for attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming correspondence related to the prosecution of intellectual property rights, discerning the pertinent information and entering it into the docketing database
• Reconcile client, foreign agent and attorney correspondence against docketed due dates in order to rectify the daily docket
• Research the Code of Federal Regulations, Manual of Industrial Property, Kluwer IP Law and other Intellectual Property resources to resolve complex docketing issues
• Professional and effective communication with attorneys and staff, to include answering docket related questions
• Timely preparation of customized reports
• Resolve inaccuracies and other associated requests where applicable

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in IP Docketing required
  • US Patent prosecution knowledge required; foreign and/or trademark prosecution knowledge a plus

  Salary Range

  • Madison, Detroit - $63,900 to $89,500
  • Dallas - $70,300 to $98,500
  • Boston, Washington D.C. - $76,700 to $107,400

  About Foley & Lardner LLP

  Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

  Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

  We invite you to consider a career with Foley.