Patent Docket Clerk (Part-time)

Lowenstein Sandler•Roseland, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lowenstein Sandler is a sophisticated law firm with over 400 lawyers and 300 business services professionals serving clients across multiple offices in the United States. The firm fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that prioritizes clients, colleagues, and communities. Committed to career development and a diverse, inclusive workplace, the firm offers numerous programs for personal and professional growth. This role is within the business services group and seeks professionals who share these values.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.

Responsibilities

Review and process official communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to maintain prosecution records and track statutory deadlines in the patent docketing system.
Review and process communications from foreign agents, relaying them to responsible practitioners/support staff and updating 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.
Perform related tasks as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.