IP Docketing Lead - Patents & Trademarks

Akerman-LL; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman, a leading US law firm, seeks an IP Docketing Supervisor in West Palm Beach, FL. The role oversees daily operations of the IP docketing function across US and foreign patent and trademark matters, combining technical docketing expertise with people leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive patent and trademark docketing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years IP docketing experience in a law firm.
• 1–3 years supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US patent rules, PCT, EPO, and foreign filing.
• Hands-on IP management systems experience; data integrity focus.
• Experience with CPI and Foundation IP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and metrics.
• Familiarity with iManage/NetDocuments, Elite 3E or Aderant, and Intapp Open.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support IP docketing professionals; assist with training and performance management.
• Coordinate team workloads to meet deadlines, service levels, and quality standards.
• Oversee US and foreign patent and trademark docketing, including USPTO, PCT, EPO, and WIPO matters.
• Ensure accurate docketing of correspondence, filings, and deadlines; resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as subject matter resource and power user for IP management systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, workflow enhancements, and tech initiatives.
• Develop and implement docketing procedures, SOPs, and best practices.
• Support QA and audit processes to mitigate risk; prepare productivity reports.
• Communicate docketing procedures and updates to attorneys and staff.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, vendors, IT, and leadership to improve workflows.
• Engage in special projects requiring docketing expertise and IP process knowledge.

Skills

IP docketing knowledge

Supervisory leadership

Excel reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPI

Foundation IP (FIP)

iManage

NetDocuments

Elite 3E

Aderant

Intapp Open

Job description

Akerman, a leading US law firm, seeks an IP Docketing Supervisor in West Palm Beach, FL. The role oversees daily operations of the IP docketing function across US and foreign patent and trademark matters, combining technical docketing expertise with people leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive patent and trademark docketing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and