IP Docket Clerk – Patent & Trademark Support

Thompson Hine LLP; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 71 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Thompson Hine LLP in Chicago seeks an Intellectual Property Docket Clerk to provide IP docket and case management support to timekeepers and secretaries.

Qualified candidates have IP docketing experience and familiarity with PATTSY or similar software, plus strong attention to detail and confidentiality. The role is based in Chicago with pay ranges reflecting market norms for the location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years IP docketing experience in a law firm.
• Experience with PATTSY or similar docket software.
• Familiarity with patent/trademark documents and USPTO/Foreign PTO processes.

Responsabilités

• Review IP docket mailbox emails and ensure 24-hour responses.
• Enter and maintain information in IP docket software and calculate due dates.
• Respond to inquiries about case status from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries.
• Perform online research via Patent Center, USPTO, and Foreign PTOs.
• Demonstrates familiarity with patent and trademark documents and workflow.
• Distribute daily reminders and ad hoc reports.
• Provide daily reminders of event deadlines and follow up with timekeepers.
• Identify, recommend and document changes to IP docket policies and forms.
• Provide backup support to the IP Docket Manager.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Connaissances

IP docketing

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent work

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

PATTSY

CPI

Foundation IP (FIP)

NetDocuments

IP docket software

Description du poste

Thompson Hine LLP in Chicago seeks an Intellectual Property Docket Clerk to provide IP docket and case management support to timekeepers and secretaries.

Qualified candidates have IP docketing experience and familiarity with PATTSY or similar software, plus strong attention to detail and confidentiality. The role is based in Chicago with pay ranges reflecting market norms for the location.