IP Docketing Specialist

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 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.

IP (Internet Protocol), IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Patents, Fax Machines, Mail Processing, Reporting Skills, Attorney, Billing, US Patent and Trademark Offices, 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