IP Docket Specialist — Patent Prosecution Support

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks an IP Services Assistant in Detroit, MI, to support U.S. and international patent prosecution.

You will review dockets, handle correspondence, and prepare and e-file documents with the USPTO and other agencies, collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to meet deadlines and maintain records. The role includes time-tracking for client billing, adherence to firm policies, and contributing to a confidential, high-volume IP practice with a 750-hour annual billable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive patent prosecution experience.
• Proficient in USPTO procedures and best practices.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international patent law, including PCT matters.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for USPTO patent filings.
• Draft routine reporting letters to clients and foreign associates.
• Create inventor formality documents for USPTO submissions.
• Respond to client instructions for U.S., PCT, and foreign applications.
• Monitor and manage deadlines for U.S. and foreign docket.

Skills

USPTO procedures

Patent Center

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

USPTO filing systems

iManage

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks an IP Services Assistant in Detroit, MI, to support U.S. and international patent prosecution.

You will review dockets, handle correspondence, and prepare and e-file documents with the USPTO and other agencies, collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to meet deadlines and maintain records. The role includes time-tracking for client billing, adherence to firm policies, and contributing to a confidential, high-volume IP practice with a 750-hour annual billable