IP Patent Docketing Specialist — Precision & Impact

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP seeks an IP Docket Specialist to manage U.S. and international patent deadlines and maintain the IP docketing system.

The role supports attorneys and IP professionals with timely reporting and accuracy, requiring keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The candidate should have extensive docketing experience, especially with patent processes and Foundation IP (FIP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; education beyond high school considered.
• 5+ years of patent docketing experience preferred.
• Experience with Foundation IP (FIP) docketing system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IP docketing for U.S. and international portfolios, focusing on patent prosecution.
• Monitor filing, response, and deadlines; ensure timely actions by attorneys and team.
• Prepare and distribute docket reports; maintain direct contact with internal clients.
• Enter, update, audit, and clear deadlines in Foundation IP (FIP).
• Audit docketing data and create specialized reports; manage docket trends.

Skills

Patent docketing

U.S. patent terminology

Prosecution procedures

Docketing software

Foundation IP (FIP)

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Foundation IP (FIP)

Job description

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP seeks an IP Docket Specialist to manage U.S. and international patent deadlines and maintain the IP docketing system.

The role supports attorneys and IP professionals with timely reporting and accuracy, requiring keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The candidate should have extensive docketing experience, especially with patent processes and Foundation IP (FIP).