Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist

Saul Ewing LLP•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Docketing Specialist maintains the docketing database/calendar for the Intellectual Property Group, and will report directly to the Intellectual Property Docketing Manager. This is a highly detail-oriented position, tracking important filing deadlines, confirming filings and generating reports detailing action items and due dates. This position will also be the primary back up to the Intellectual Docketing Manager for maintaining, tracking and paying of the firm’s patent maintenance fees and annuities.

Requirements

Strong customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft products
Positive personality and strong interpersonal skills
File organization and maintenance
Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
5 years of IP docketing experience

Nice To Haves

Foundation IP docketing software experience is preferred but not required
Patent, trademark, copyright, & TTAB docketing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Reviewing and processing of outgoing USPTO emails and electronic filings for accuracy and completeness
Reviewing and processing of all incoming USPTO mail received electronically daily and entering all necessary deadlines into database
Reviewing and processing of all incoming IP emails received daily and entering all necessary deadlines into database
Monitoring and updating information on all U.S./foreign case records/related docket entries in database
Assist with updating the docketing database with attorney responses
Maintaining current knowledge of IP rules and procedures, both domestic and foreign
Opening new records in the Foundation IP (FIP) docket management program
Perform backup docketing duties when the Intellectual Property Docketing Manager is unavailable, which entails performing the critical (i.e., minimum required) docketing functions on those occasions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
Paid leave options, including parental
Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
Family formation benefits