IP Docket Specialist

Husch Blackwell

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

Confidential

Full time

12 hours ago

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Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP, a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations, seeks an IP Docket Specialist. The role monitors shared mailboxes, docketing deadlines, and manages IP docketing tasks under the Senior IP Docket Manager.

Requirements include a 2-year degree or paralegal certificate (4-year degree preferred) and 3–5 years IP docketing experience with PattsyWave. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Excel, and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

Requires a 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate; a 4-year degree is preferred.
3–5 years of IP docketing experience with PattsyWave or similar software.
Strong knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution workflows.

Responsibilities

Docket for designated groups across offices and mailboxes with deadlines identified.
Verify timekeeper assignments and ensure docket accuracy.
Create, review, and distribute matter reports.
Respond to requests regarding docketed dates and agency rules.
Collaborate with IP Docket Manager to improve processes.
Assist with onboarding of portfolios and special projects.
Stay current with US and foreign filing regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Adaptability to change

Education

2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate

4-year degree preferred

Tools

PattsyWave

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Excel

Internet research

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply for our IP Docket Specialist position. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.

Intellectual Property (IP) Docket Specialist is responsible for monitoring assigned shared mailboxes and related docket requests and docketing same in a timely manner according to firm guidelines and procedures utilizing the firm's IP Business docketing software. The IP Docket Specialist reports to the Senior IP Docket Manager and will assist the IP Docket Managers as needed and directed in additional projects within the Docket Team. Essential job functions include:

Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or shared docketing mailboxes), including:
- Review and accurately comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed.
- Review USPTO and foreign filings and double-check accuracy via the foreign and domestic agency websites as necessary.
- De-docket completed deadlines.
- Verify the accuracy of docketed items and de-docketed items and resolve any discrepancies.
- Ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters.
Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports.
Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, and foreign and domestic agency rules and regulations.
Collaborate with the IP Docket Manager to continually improve the firm's docketing best practices, policies, and processes.
Process abandoned and transferred matters and assist with onboarding of incoming portfolios.
Assist the Docket Team with special projects as needed.
Remain current with developments, procedures, and regulations in US and foreign filing entities.

Position Requirements

2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4-year degree preferred in related field.
3-5 years of IP docketing experience with specific proficiency using IP docketing software including PattsyWave.
Strong knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution process as well as all facets of IP business workflows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel.
Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness.
Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

State of California: $64,000 - $132,000
State of Colorado: $59,000 - $106,000
State of Connecticut: $51,000 - $130,000
State of Illinois: $58,000 - $113,000
State of Maine: $44,000 - $101,000
State of Maryland: $63,000 - $95,000
State of Massachusetts: $64,000 - $123,000
State of Minnesota: $64,000 - $107,000
Jersey City, NJ: $70,000 - 127,000
State of New York: $60,000 - $130,000
State of Vermont: $64,000 - $122,000
State of Virginia: $42,000 - $122,000
State of Washington: $53,000 - $119,000
Washington, D.C.: $83,000 - $122,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.