Senior IP&T Docket Specialist (Patent)

Posted on July 14, 2023

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior IP&T Docket Specialist, Patent Docket. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and detailed quality assurance checks on patent docketing and de-docketing.
• Docket incoming postal and electronic correspondence from foreign associates and from the USPTO for patent matters. De-docket action items from the docket system.
• Generate complex docket reports and queries per attorney, paralegal and secretary requests.
• Create new patent records within the docketing software system and resolve any discrepancies within the new business intake system and the docketing software system.
• Create and maintain patent docketing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train others on established processes.
• Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist the IP&T Docket Supervisor, Patent Docket with special projects/requests as needed.
• Provide back-up to the docket specialist team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience utilizing intellectual property docketing software required; experience using Inprotech highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years direct domestic and international patent docketing experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international patent processes and laws as they pertain to docketing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience

Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.