Intellectual Property Docket Analyst

Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Docket Analyst in Washington, DC with hybrid work arrangements. The role handles incoming mail, electronic and hard copy, and faxes to be entered into the IP docketing database, runs daily dockets, and prepares reports for attorneys and clients.

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years' IP docketing experience and US patent prosecution knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in IP Docketing.
• US Patent prosecution knowledge required; foreign and/or trademark prosecution knowledge a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to enter data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming correspondence related to prosecution of IP rights and enter into docketing database.
• Reconcile client, foreign agent and attorney correspondence against docketed due dates to maintain daily docket.
• Research CFR, Manual of Industrial Property, and IP resources to resolve docketing issues.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys and staff to answer docket-related questions.
• Prepare customized reports in a timely manner.

Skills

IP Docketing

Docket management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Docketing software

Job description

Intellectual Property Docket Analyst

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

• 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
• Perform all other job related duties as assigned

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

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Madison, Detroit - $63,900 to $89,500
Dallas - $70,300 to $98,500

Boston, Washington D.C. - $76,700 to $107,400

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.