Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist (Patent and Trademark; Troy, MI)
Our client is looking for an Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist to join its team in Troy, MI. Docketing Specialists at this top-ranked IP law firm perform docketing in both Patent and Trademark / Domestic and Foreign.
Responsibilities:
Print information as required regarding each date entered into docket databases and attach to incoming mail; forward to appropriate parties.
Review all incoming client mail (including U.S. Mail, e-mail, courier packages, faxes) to determine due dates or reminder dates that need to be entered into Firm's computerized docketing database.
Enter all due dates and reminder dates as appropriate into docketing database. Annotate all entries as appropriate.
Review PTO EFS/TEAS filing receipts, attorney and client and outgoing correspondence and update docketing database accordingly.
Prepare daily and weekly reports.
Prepare daily docket reports and follow up to ensure that they have satisfied all the day's due dates.
Assist other IP Docketing Specialists in double-checking to ensure all dates docketed by that specialist are accurate.
Provide back-up support for other offices as needed.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in computerized docket databases.
Knowledge of procedures and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Foreign docketing experience preferred but not required
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
