IP Docket Specialist: Patent & Trademark

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, a midsize Chicago Loop law firm, seeks a Docket Clerk for its Intellectual Property practice group. You will review incoming correspondence, docket deadlines, and enter patent/trademark matter data using the docket system.

The role requires 3+ years docketing experience, knowledge of USPTO procedures, and proficiency with FoundationIP and MS Office. You will generate reports, assist with intake, and support the IP Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 3+ years docketing experience in patent/trademark matters.
• Knowledge of USPTO procedures and international offices.
• Experience with FoundationIP or similar docket systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence to determine docket deadlines.
• Review generated correspondence to enter or clear deadlines in the docket system.
• Download and docket electronic correspondence from USPTO for patent/trademark matters.
• Check daily deadlines and send email reminders to attorneys and paralegals.
• Enter new patent/trademark applications into the docket system using USPTO and other sources.
• Generate due date reports as required by attorneys, paralegals or clients.
• Assist with intake of new matters as required.
• Assist IP Manager with other docketing duties as needed.

Skills

Docketing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Sitting for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

FoundationIP (FIP) docket system

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, a midsize Chicago Loop law firm, seeks a Docket Clerk for its Intellectual Property practice group. You will review incoming correspondence, docket deadlines, and enter patent/trademark matter data using the docket system.

The role requires 3+ years docketing experience, knowledge of USPTO procedures, and proficiency with FoundationIP and MS Office. You will generate reports, assist with intake, and support the IP Manager.