Senior IP Docketing Manager — Patent & Trademark

Studebaker Brackett PLLC

Tysons (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Studebaker Brackett PLLC seeks an experienced docketing professional to manage patent and trademark matters in a fast-paced IP practice. You will oversee docketing from USPTO and clients, generate reports, and ensure timely action while coordinating with a team.

The role requires a college degree and at least ten years of docketing experience, with strong knowledge of USPTO practices, electronic filing, and MS Office. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

. College degree required; minimum ten years in patent and trademark docketing.
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Experience training and onboarding docketing staff.
Current knowledge of USPTO practices and procedures.
Comprehensive understanding of electronic filing requirements.
Proficiency in managing and maintaining IP Manager and backup docketing systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
Experience preparing and providing client-requested reports.
Ability to work collaboratively with docketing team members.
Team-player with collaborative spirit.
Ability to monitor daily docket reports to ensure deadlines are met.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize workflow independently.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to various management systems.
Follow clients’ standing instructions, including client portal handling.
Maintain positive communications with clients, practitioners, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Process and docket incoming correspondence from the USPTO.
Process and docket client instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
Review and delegate USPTO and client correspondence to appropriate team members for timely action.
Enter new patent and trademark matters into the IP Manager docketing system.
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and customized docket reports.
Review and clear daily docket reports and process USPTO filings in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicate directly with clients regarding deadlines, reminders, and status updates.
Coordinate and handle transfer matters.
Manage, implement, and ensure ongoing compliance with clients' standing instructions.
Identify, investigate, and resolve issues involving missing priority documents and priority claims, following each matter through to successful completion.