IP Docketing Specialist - Remote Option Available

Akerman LLP • Tampa, FL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. Akerman is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures
• Analytical reasoning skills and ability to interpret rules and instructions accurately
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Comfortable and efficient at calculating dates
• Detail oriented; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long period of time.
• Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• 6+ years intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
• Prior IP docketing experience required, prior patent docketing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior IP docketing experience using computer database programs, specifically FIP is highly preferred
• Undergraduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Review, docket and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates according to established procedures
• Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals
• Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications
• Manage incoming and outgoing transferred files
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group
• Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files

Benefits

• We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level