Senior IP Docket Specialist
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JobgetherLegal IP
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
SalaryCalifornia: $70,000–$142,000; Colorado: $64,000–$114,000; Illinois: $63,000–$122,000; Maine: $47,000–$109,000; Maryland: $68,000–$102,000; Massachusetts: $70,000–$133,000; Minnesota: $70,000–$115,000; New Jersey (Jersey City): $76,000–$137,000; New York: $65,000–$140,000; Vermont: $69,000–$132,000; Virginia: $45,000–$132,000; Washington: $68,000–$128,000; Washington, D.C.: $90,000–$132,000
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office
Requirements
- Associate degree or paralegal certificate (bachelor's preferred).
- 10+ years of intellectual property docketing experience.
- Significant proficiency in IP docketing platforms like PattsyWave, Foundation IP, or CPi.
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures.
- Working knowledge of patent and trademark maintenance fee, annuity, and renewal processes.
- Strong understanding of USPTO, PCT, and Madrid Protocol rules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and NetDocs.
- Advanced Excel capabilities including large spreadsheet manipulation.
- Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the accurate entry, calculation, monitoring, verification, and completion of patent and trademark docket deadlines.
- Review incoming correspondence and agency communications to identify and record applicable deadlines.
- Validate filings against U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign agency websites.
- Maintain accurate records for timekeeper assignments, new matters, and portfolio transfers.
- Create and distribute advanced docket reports for patent and trademark matters.
- Perform quality assurance reviews to identify and escalate errors or inconsistencies.
- Provide guidance to attorneys and staff regarding agency requirements and IP rules.
- Support the Senior IP Docket Manager with training and process improvement initiatives.
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