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Akerman LLP · 2 weeks ago

IP Docketing Specialist - Remote Option Available

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

6+ years exp

Akerman LLP is one of the nation’s premier law firms, recognized for its extensive network of over 700 lawyers. They are seeking a full-time Intellectual Property Patent Docketing Specialist to provide effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.

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Hiring Manager

Patrice A. Tait, MHR

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

Qualification

US patent prosecutionInternational patent prosecutionIP docketing experienceAnalytical reasoningMS Office proficiencyProofreading skillsCalculating datesLegal services experienceComputer database programsUndergraduate degreeOrganizational skillsDetail oriented

Required

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

Preferred

Prior patent docketing experience preferred

Undergraduate degree preferred

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

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Transportation Program

Company

Akerman LLP

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Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.

Founded in 1920

Miami, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.akerman.com/

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