IP Docketing Specialist - Remote Option Available

Akerman LLP•Washington, DC

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•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.

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