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# IP Docketing Specialist

- **Company:** Teksky, LLC
- **Location:** Plymouth, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $101,920.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a451dcf240abc75

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, excellent organizational skills, and experience working in a fast-paced intellectual property law environment., * Previous experience as an IP Legal Assistant, IP Docketing Specialist, Patent Docketing Specialist, Trademark Docketing Specialist, or IP Paralegal.

 * Strong understanding of patent and trademark prosecution processes and deadlines.
 * Experience with U.S. and foreign IP docketing systems preferred.
 * Familiarity with USPTO procedures, patent maintenance fees, annuities, extensions, and prosecution timelines.
 * Experience using IP docketing software and legal case management systems.
 * Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
 * Ability to handle a high-volume docket with accuracy and efficiency.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal/IP databases.
 * Prior experience in an intellectual property law firm or corporate legal department strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

IP Legal Support | IP Docketing | Patent Prosecution | Trademark Prosecution | USPTO | Foreign Filing Deadlines | Patent Maintenance Fees | Annuities | Deadline Management | Legal Case Management | Docketing Software | Microsoft Office | Legal Administration | Attention to Detail

## Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced IP Docketing Specialist to support intellectual property attorneys and legal teams in managing patent and trademark prosecution matters. This role combines legal administrative support with high-level docketing responsibilities, ensuring all IP deadlines and filings are accurately tracked and maintained., * Maintain and manage IP docketing systems and databases for patent and trademark matters.

 * Accurately input, update, and track filing dates, official deadlines, responses, annuity/maintenance fees, and prosecution events.
 * Calculate and monitor U.S. and international patent and trademark deadlines to ensure timely compliance.
 * Review incoming correspondence from the USPTO, foreign associates, clients, and outside counsel and docket all relevant deadlines.
 * Prepare and distribute docket reports, deadline reminders, and status updates to attorneys and legal staff.
 * Monitor ongoing patent and trademark prosecution activities to ensure all deadlines are met.
 * Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, foreign associates, and clients regarding upcoming deadlines and required actions.
 * Maintain accurate electronic and physical intellectual property files and records.
 * Assist with patent and trademark filings, renewals, maintenance fees, and related prosecution tasks.
 * Perform regular quality control checks to ensure docketing accuracy and data integrity.
 * Identify and escalate any docketing discrepancies, conflicts, or potential missed deadlines.
 * Provide general legal administrative support to attorneys and IP teams as needed.
 * Support overall IP prosecution workflow and case management.