Senior IP Docketing Specialist - Remote

Husch Blackwell; Austin (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior IP Docket Specialist to manage docketing for patent, trademark, and copyright matters. The role requires experience with IP docketing software and strong attention to detail. It offers remote work options and opportunities to contribute to a centralized docket team.

You will oversee deadlines, coordinate with timekeepers, and improve docketing processes while supporting training and onboarding of staff across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4-year degree preferred in related field.
• 10+ years IP docketing experience with proficiency using IP docketing software such as PattsyWave, Foundation IP, or CPi.
• Advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, including deadlines and IP workflows.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, DMS systems (e.g., NetDocs) and Excel for large spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate entry and date calculation for docket entries.
• Train and assist the Central Docketing team.
• Review filings to ensure deadlines are identified and docketed.
• Review USPTO and foreign filings and verify accuracy via agency websites.
• Create, review, schedule and distribute advanced docket reports for patent and trademark cases.
• Open new matters and input records into IP Docketing system (PattsyWave).
• Stay current with USPTO, PCT, Madrid Protocol and foreign IP rules.

Skills

IP docketing expertise

Attention to detail

US/Foreign IP rules

Education

2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate

4-year degree preferred

Tools

PattsyWave

Foundation IP

CPi

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior IP Docket Specialist to manage docketing for patent, trademark, and copyright matters. The role requires experience with IP docketing software and strong attention to detail. It offers remote work options and opportunities to contribute to a centralized docket team.

You will oversee deadlines, coordinate with timekeepers, and improve docketing processes while supporting training and onboarding of staff across multiple offices.