Remote Patent Docketing Specialist

anaqua

Massachusetts

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or fully remote

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

401(k) with company match

Casual and fun work environment

3 weeks of vacation

8 company holidays, plus 2 floating

Job summary

Anaqua, Inc. is seeking a patent docket specialist to support US and international prosecution workflows remotely from the United States.

You will monitor communications, update docketing records, and ensure deadlines are met while assisting clients and paralegals. This role requires 2+ years of patent docket experience and ANAQUA/PATTSY platform familiarity.

This position emphasizes QA, collaboration with a legal team, and a flexible remote setup with optional office access.

Qualifications

2+ years of patent experience, preferably in a patent docket environment.
Expertise in IP filing and prosecution practices in the US, PCT, EP, and other major jurisdictions world-wide.
Bachelor's degree required.
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Must be able to work remotely in the United States.
Experience working in ANAQUA and/or PATTSY platforms. FIP and other platform experience a plus.
Experience working in a docketing quality assurance (QA) role a plus.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and consistently follow Anaqua docketing standard operating procedure.

Responsibilities

Monitor incoming communications from outside counsel, foreign agents, US Patent and Trademark Office and other PTOs to ensure timely review and processing.
Review incoming docketing related communications for PTO requirements, deadlines, and identifying bibliographic information.
Update records with bibliographic information as provided in official PTO documents and filed responses.
Update records with tasks and corresponding deadlines, or closure of tasks and corresponding deadlines, as provided in official PTO documents and filed responses
Provide assistance to client and paralegals with U.S. and foreign prosecution related projects.
Ensure consistent application of identified Anaqua Quality Assurance in the review and processing of incoming communications.
Use PTO, IP-related, and other known resources to competently identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies related to application or database error and/or anomalies.