Patent Docket Clerk

Lowenstein Sandler • Centerville, UT

4d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Trademark Paralegal Manager and Director of the Patent Prosecution Group, the Patent Docket Clerk will be responsible for assisting the Patent Docket Administrator with maintaining the patent docketing system and communicating critical deadlines to responsible practitioners/staff in the prosecution group.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant patent docketing experience.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college and/or Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and process official communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in order to maintain prosecution records and track statutory deadlines in the patent docketing system.
• Review and process communications from foreign agents, relay said communications to responsible practitioners/support staff and update prosecution records in the patent docketing system.
• Perform global reviews of docketing records, provide reminders of statutory deadlines, distribute docket and client portfolio reports, manage export of data to annuity provider for ongoing maintenance of active patent assets, and related tasks as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees