Senior IP&T Docket Specialist

Dentons US LLP; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior IP&T Docket Specialist for a remote position. The role involves conducting quality assurance checks on patent docketing and managing incoming correspondence. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in patent docketing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years direct domestic and international patent docketing experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international patent processes and laws as they pertain to docketing.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and detailed quality assurance checks on patent docketing.
• Docket incoming correspondence from foreign associates and USPTO.
• Generate complex docket reports as necessary.

Skills

Intellectual property docketing software

Microsoft Office suite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Inprotech

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior IP&T Docket Specialist Patent Docket. This is a remote position with the option to come into an office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and detailed quality assurance checks on patent docketing and de-docketing and resolve any discrepancies.
• Docket incoming postal and electronic correspondence from foreign associates and from the USPTO for patent -docket completed action items from the docket system.
• Generate complex docket reports and queries per attorney paralegal and legal administrative assistant requests.
• Create new patent records within the docketing software system and resolve any discrepancies within the new business intake system and the docketing software system.
• Create and maintain patent docketing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train others on established processes.
• Handle all inquiries from attorneys paralegals and legal administrative assistants in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist the IP&T Docket Manager Patent Docket with special projects / requests as needed.
• Provide back-up to the docket specialist team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience utilizing intellectual property docketing software required; experience using Inprotech highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years direct domestic and international patent docketing experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international patent processes and laws as they pertain to docketing
• Bachelors Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience

Salary

Chicago Only DOE : $83500 - $107500

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental vision 401k profit sharing short-term / long-term disability life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability / Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US LLP or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at 1 or contact us at

About Dentons

Redefining possibilities. Together everywhere. For more information visit

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

Dhcp,Active Directory,VMware,ASA,Solarwinds,Access Points,F5,Load Balancers,QoS,Nexus,Routers,Windows,Visio,Hsrp,Dns

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1