Senior IP Docket Specialist

Polsinelli; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time off

Referral program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

ID Theft insurance

Long-term disability benefits

Short-term disability benefits

Parking/Transit reimbursement

401(k) benefits

Employee assistance benefits

Job summary

Polsinelli PC in Boston is seeking an experienced IP Docket Specialist to manage domestic and international docketing for patent and trademark portfolios, ensuring deadlines are accurately tracked in CPi and related systems.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple projects, and collaboration with attorneys and clients. A law firm background with 5+ years in IP docketing and familiarity with USPTO and PCT procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IP Docketing experience (with CPi software experience preferred) within a law firm environment.
• Prior experience with managing high-volume client portfolios.
• High School diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Intellectual Property, including USPTO, PCT, and international rules and procedures for patent and trademark prosecution.
• IP docketing for assigned client portfolios, with accurate deadline management in docketing software.
• Navigate US and international patent and trademark online databases to obtain and verify application details.
• Generate and edit reports from IP docketing software and assist with client portfolio reports.
• Assist with patent and trademark transfers, including report generation and verifying portfolio details.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Attend to minute details of patent and trademark particulars (inventor names, dates, titles, ownership).
• Operate efficiently with available technology to streamline tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IP docketing

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritize multiple projects

Team collaboration

CPi familiarity

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

CPi

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Polsinelli PC in Boston is seeking an experienced IP Docket Specialist to manage domestic and international docketing for patent and trademark portfolios, ensuring deadlines are accurately tracked in CPi and related systems.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple projects, and collaboration with attorneys and clients. A law firm background with 5+ years in IP docketing and familiarity with USPTO and PCT procedures is preferred.