IP Docket Specialist - Patent & Trademark

Thompson Hine LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Docket Clerk to support IP docketing and case management across multiple offices, including Cleveland. The role requires IP docketing experience and familiarity with docket software.

The Cleveland position offers a competitive starting salary and benefits; location flexibility for assigned offices is noted, with duties centered on maintaining docket accuracy and timely communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of Law Firm IP Docketing or related IP experience.
• Experience with IP docketing software such as PATTSY or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review IP docket mailbox messages and ensure requests are completed within 24 hours.
• Enter and maintain information in IP docket software; calculate action due dates.
• Respond to inquiries regarding case status from attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Perform online research using Patent Center, USPTO, and foreign PTOs.
• Familiarity with patent/trademark processes, U.S. and foreign.
• Distribute daily reminders and ad hoc reports; track deadlines.
• Provide backup support to IP Docket Manager.
• Identify and document changes to IP docket policies and forms.

Skills

IP Docketing

Docket software

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PATTSY

Foundation IP (FIP)

CPI

NetDocuments

Job description

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Docket Clerk to support IP docketing and case management across multiple offices, including Cleveland. The role requires IP docketing experience and familiarity with docket software.

The Cleveland position offers a competitive starting salary and benefits; location flexibility for assigned offices is noted, with duties centered on maintaining docket accuracy and timely communications.