Patent Docketing Specialist
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Wilson SonsiniPatent law
United StatesFull-TimeSenior
SalaryPalo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $39.23 - $53.08 per hour. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $35.14 - $47.55 per hour. The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years of automated patent docketing experience; candidates with more experience are also considered
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Excel
Requirements
- Have 5+ years of automated patent docketing experience; candidates with more experience are also considered.
- Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Be familiar with electronic filing systems and paperless docketing.
- Have extensive knowledge of CPI and the USPTO's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system.
- Know U.S., PCT, and foreign patent docketing procedures.
- Understand rules and deadlines for domestic and foreign patents.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Manage multiple priorities and have strong organizational skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Perform duties with minimal direction and collaborate virtually with colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Calendar dates related to patent application filings, formalities, office actions, and maintenance fees.
- Download and file electronic correspondence from the USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents into the document management system.
- Circulate incoming correspondence from the USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents to the appropriate attorney teams.
- Prepare firm-standard and custom docket reports.
- Monitor due dates to ensure deadlines are met on time.
- Review outstanding dates in the docketing database, consult with supervisors, and advance or de-docket as instructed.
- Open and close matters and set up new cases in the docketing database.
- Assist with intakes and transfers related to new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or changes in counsel.
- Participate in IP practice group and docketing team meetings and provide backup support to other docketing staff.
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