IP Docketing Specialist — Precision & Deadline Expert

Akerman LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include reviewing, docketing, and distributing correspondence from USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates; updating docket with filings, confirmations, and lawyer instructions; monitoring deadlines; and generating IP group reports.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IP experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Prior IP docketing experience required.
• Prior IP docketing experience using Foundation IP docketing system.
• Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long period of time.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

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

US/International patent law

Attention to detail

MS Office

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Foundation IP docketing system

Job description

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

Responsibilities include reviewing, docketing, and distributing correspondence from USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates; updating docket with filings, confirmations, and lawyer instructions; monitoring deadlines; and generating IP group reports.