Remote Senior IP Docket Lead

Husch Blackwell; United States; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States seeks a Senior IP Docket Specialist to manage docketing, deadlines, and reporting for patent, trademark, and copyright matters. You will support the Central Docket Team and assist with trainings and process improvements.

The role requires 10+ years IP docketing, proficiency with PattsyWave/Foundation IP/CPi and NetDocs, and a strong detail orientation. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4-year degree preferred in related field
• 10+ years IP docketing experience with specific proficiency using PattsyWave, Foundation IP, or CPi
• Advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, including statutory and filing deadlines as well as all facets of IP business workflows
• Working knowledge of the Maintenance Fee‑Annuity‑Renewal processes for patent and trademark modules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, DMS systems such as NetDocs; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, research and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast‑paced environment
• Keep current with USPTO, PCT, Madrid Protocol and Foreign IP rules and practices

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate entry and date calculation for docket entries
• Assist Senior IP Docketing Manager with training members of the Central Docketing team
• 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 accuracy of docketed items and de‑docketed items and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy of and update timekeepers assigned to matters
• Create, review, schedule and distribute accurate advanced docket reports for patent and trademark cases
• Respond professionally to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, foreign and domestic agency rules and regulations
• Collaborate with Docketing, Risk, IP PSC and other firm leadership to improve docketing practices
• Process abandoned and transferred matters and assist with onboarding of incoming portfolios
• Oversee quality assurance review for patent and trademark filings
• Open new matters and input records into IP Docketing system, PattsyWave
• Review all correspondence pertaining to IP prosecution and enter all due dates contained in incoming correspondence into the docketing system
• Assist with special projects
• Remain current with developments, procedures and regulations in US and foreign filing entities
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IP docketing

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

MS Office

Research skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate

2-year degree; 4-year degree preferred

Tools

PattsyWave

Foundation IP

CPi

NetDocs

Excel

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States seeks a Senior IP Docket Specialist to manage docketing, deadlines, and reporting for patent, trademark, and copyright matters. You will support the Central Docket Team and assist with trainings and process improvements.

The role requires 10+ years IP docketing, proficiency with PattsyWave/Foundation IP/CPi and NetDocs, and a strong detail orientation. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations, with comprehensive benefits offered.