IP Docketing Specialist

Akerman LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist to provide timely docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group. Responsibilities include reviewing and distributing USPTO/WIPO correspondence, updating dockets, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Required skills include IP docketing experience, analytical reasoning, strong organizational abilities, date calculations, proofreading, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of US and international patent/trademark prosecution rules and procedures.
• Analytical reasoning and accurate interpretation of rules.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong date calculation accuracy.
• Detail oriented with proofreading skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• 6+ years IP experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Prior IP docketing experience.
• Experience using Foundation IP docketing system.

Responsibilities

• Review, docket and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates according to established procedures.
• Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures.
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals.
• Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications.
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group.
• Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files.

Skills

IP docketing

Docket management

Analytical reasoning

Organizational skills

Date calculation

proofreading

MS Office

IP experience

Foundation IP

Tools

Foundation IP docketing system

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Review, docket and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates according to established procedures
• Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals
• Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group
• Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files

Required Skills Include :

• Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures
• Analytical reasoning skills and ability to interpret rules and instructions accurately
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Comfortable and efficient at calculating dates
• Detail oriented; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long period of time.
• Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• 6+ years intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
• Prior IP docketing experience required.
• Prior IP docketing experience using Foundation IP docketing system.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE

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