Remote IP Docket Specialist

Husch Blackwell; Chicago (IL); A distancia; Confidential; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental

Descripción de la vacante

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks an IP Docket Specialist who will monitor shared mailboxes and docket requests, ensuring timely docketing per firm guidelines using the IP docketing software. Reports to the Senior IP Docket Manager and supports the Docket Team with various projects across multiple offices.

The role requires 2-year degree or paralegal certificate (4-year degree preferred) and 3-5 years of IP docketing experience, including PattsyWave.

Formación

• 2-year degree or paralegal certificate required; 4-year degree preferred in related field.
• 3-5 years of IP docketing experience with specific proficiency using IP docketing software including PattsyWave.
• Strong knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution process as well as all facets of IP business workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness.

Responsabilidades

• Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or shared docketing mailboxes), including: Review and accurately comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed.
• Review USPTO and foreign filings and double-check accuracy via the foreign and domestic agency websites as necessary.
• De-docket completed deadlines.
• Verify the accuracy of docketed items and de-docketed items and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters.
• Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports.
• Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, and foreign and domestic agency rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with the IP Docket Manager to continually improve the firm's docketing best practices, policies, and processes.
• Process abandoned and transferred matters and assist with onboarding of incoming portfolios.
• Assist the Docket Team with special projects as needed.
• Remain current with developments, procedures, and regulations in US and foreign filing entities.

Conocimientos

IP docketing experience

PattsyWave proficiency

Attention to detail

Educación

2-year degree or paralegal certificate

4-year degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Excel

Internet research

Descripción del empleo

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks an IP Docket Specialist who will monitor shared mailboxes and docket requests, ensuring timely docketing per firm guidelines using the IP docketing software. Reports to the Senior IP Docket Manager and supports the Docket Team with various projects across multiple offices.

The role requires 2-year degree or paralegal certificate (4-year degree preferred) and 3-5 years of IP docketing experience, including PattsyWave.