[Hiring] IP Docketing Specialist @Integr8staff

Role Description

Integr8staff is seeking a results driven IP Docketing Specialist to support a growing intellectual property practice with a globally admired firm and recognized as one of the best firms to work for.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of due dates and information on all client matters which pertain to patent matters.
• Review all incoming client mail (including U.S. Mail, e-mail, courier packages, faxes) for the IP group that relates to patent matters to determine due or reminder dates that need to be entered into computerized docket databases.
• Process and forward information regarding each date entered in docket databases to the appropriate individuals.
• Enter all due dates and reminder dates as appropriate into docket databases.
• Annotate all entries as appropriate.
• Review PTO EFS filing receipts and outgoing correspondence and update docketing database accordingly by closing/adding appropriate docket dates.
• Prepare reports for attorneys and staff.
• Follow up on daily dockets to ensure all day's due dates are satisfied.
• Update Director of IP Administration and Responsible/Billing attorney if any have not yet been satisfied by closing business each day.
• Update all information in docket databases daily as indicated by attorney or as indicated from client correspondence.
• Assist other docket specialists in ensuring all dates docketed by that specialist are accurate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of comprehensive U.S. and/or Foreign patent prosecution docketing experience.
• Strong knowledge of procedures and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Expertise with docketing software such as CPI, Inprotech, Foundation IP.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of and experience with resources such as PAIR and other International IP law databases.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Additional experience with U.S. patent prosecution docketing is a plus.
• College Degree preferred.

Requirements

• Updated resume is required for consideration.
• Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.