IP Docketing Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Global IP

Akerman-LL; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an IP Docketing Supervisor to oversee docketing for US and foreign patent and trademark matters, mentoring a team and ensuring accuracy and timely filings. The role collaborates with attorneys, paralegals, and IT, driving quality and risk management in a fast-paced firm environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive IP docketing expertise, strong leadership, and experience with major docketing systems, exercising judgment to improve workflows and service delivery across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience within IP docketing.
• Minimum 5 years of IP docketing experience covering US/foreign matters.
• 1-3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in IP docketing.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO, PCT, EPO, and foreign filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support IP docketing professionals; lead training and performance initiatives.
• Coordinate workloads to meet deadlines, service levels, and quality standards.
• Oversee US and foreign patent and trademark docketing with USPTO, PCT, EPO, WIPO, and foreign associates.
• Ensure accurate docketing of filings and deadlines; resolve discrepancies and complex rules.
• Act as SME and power user for IP management systems; maintain data integrity.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and workflow enhancements.
• Assist with developing SOPs, procedures, and best practices for docketing.
• Support QA and audit processes to mitigate risk; prepare productivity reports.
• Communicate docketing procedures and updates to attorneys and staff; collaborate with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CPI

Foundation IP (FIP)

iManage

NetDocuments

Elite 3E

Aderant

Intapp Open

Excel

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an IP Docketing Supervisor to oversee docketing for US and foreign patent and trademark matters, mentoring a team and ensuring accuracy and timely filings. The role collaborates with attorneys, paralegals, and IT, driving quality and risk management in a fast-paced firm environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive IP docketing expertise, strong leadership, and experience with major docketing systems, exercising judgment to improve workflows and service delivery across