DOCKETING SPECIALIST

Summary

The IP Docketing Specialist will be responsible for daily docketing of US and foreign deadlines, conflicts checking, intake of new matters, transfers of matters and special projects.

Essential Functions

Docketing

• · Participate in the daily docketing of data, including the handling of emails, postal mail, US Patent and Trademark Office electronic data, and verification of deadlines
• · Maintain docketing inbox and file card system

Conflict Checks

• · Perform conflict checks and communicate results to attorney(s)

IP Knowledge

• · Keep informed and up to date on IP practices and procedures, including new rules and laws

Transfers In/Out

• · Ensure that the cases being transferred out of the firm reflect a “transferred” status in the database
• · Handle incoming communications for “transferred out” cases as appropriate
• · Oversee and coordinate the intake of any new matters into the docketing system for cases coming into the firm

Special Projects

• · Will work in conjunction with the IP Docketing Administrator on special projects which could be identified internally in Docketing or assigned by the Executive Director or Supervising Shareholder

Miscellaneous

• · Maintain CPI client, contact, and agent records
• · Run patent and trademark reports as requested by attorneys and staff
• · Run reports as requested for marketing purposes
• · Send a holiday closure notice to all foreign associates in December

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• · Ability to thrive in an environment with highly structured work processes
• · Knowledge of intellectual property law and practice
• · Intermediate computer knowledge & skills to learn new software
• · Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• · Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Physical Factors

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

The employee is expected to work a typical 40-hour work week with occasional overtime.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain every detail of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.