IP Docketing Specialist — Fast-Paced & Precise

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP seeks a Docketing Specialist to maintain the firm’s docket databases, distribute information to appropriate teams, and stay current with PTO rules and international IP offices.

Responsibilities include handling daily docket entries, verifying content with attorneys and staff, processing faxes, and generating reports. Strong communication, data entry, and deadline management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of patent, trademark and litigation rules for US and foreign countries.
• Strong written or oral communication skills.
• Strong data entry and word processing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilizes knowledge of docketing systems to input and manage data accurately.

Responsabilités

• Update firm's docket databases with information from PTO mail, filings, and other sources.
• Distribute docketed information to the appropriate departments.
• Remain current in PTO rules and international IP office regulations.
• Clear the daily docket with attorneys, secretaries and assistants to meet deadlines.
• Obtain input to verify docket contents and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle incoming faxes and route them to the matter docket promptly.
• Respond to inquiries and provide statistics or reports as needed.
• Maintain reference manuals on PTO rules and docket system protocols.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Data entry

Deadline management

Teamwork

Knowledge of PTO rules

Formation

Associate degree

Outils

Docketing software

Fax server system

Description du poste

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP seeks a Docketing Specialist to maintain the firm’s docket databases, distribute information to appropriate teams, and stay current with PTO rules and international IP offices.

Responsibilities include handling daily docket entries, verifying content with attorneys and staff, processing faxes, and generating reports. Strong communication, data entry, and deadline management skills are essential.