Senior IP Docketing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Maintaining precise docket records

• Managing essential deadlines

• Ensuring the integrity of intellectual property portfolio management processes

• Reviewing and docketing correspondence related to U.S., international, and foreign patents and trademarks

• Opening and closing matters and deadlines within the docketing system

• Coordinating transfers of clients and matters

• Assisting with the processes for patent renewals, maintenance fees, and annuities

• Providing guidance on docketing, along with generating reports and queries

• Monitoring workflow and ensuring compliance with jurisdiction-specific requirements

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and docketing

• Excellent communication skills

• Comfortable making independent judgments

• Experience in training and mentoring others

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized

• Ability to handle a high-volume workload

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international patent and trademark prosecution procedures

• Experience with intellectual property docketing systems (FoundationIP preferred)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical (HMO/PPO plans)

• Dental (HMO/PPO plans)

• Vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Firm incentives for participation in wellness programs

• 401k profit-sharing program

• Generous time off policy

• Opportunities for advancement