Sheppard Mullin ยท 1 day ago
IP Docket Specialist (Multiple Offices)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$27/hr - $55/hr
3+ years expSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced IP Docketing Specialist. The role involves maintaining accurate databases of due dates related to patent matters and collaborating closely with IP attorneys and business services professionals.
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Responsibilities
Review all incoming client mail (including U.S. Mail, e-mail, courier packages, faxes) for the IP group that relates to patent matters to determine due dates or reminder dates that need to be entered into Firm's computerized docket databases
Process and forward information regarding each date entered into docket databases to the appropriate individuals
Enter all due dates and reminder dates as appropriate into docket databases. Annotate all entries as appropriate
Review PTO EFS filing receipts and outgoing correspondence and update docketing database accordingly by closing/adding appropriate docket dates
Prepare reports for attorneys and staff
Follow up on daily dockets to ensure that they have satisfied all the day's due dates; inform Director of IP Administration and Responsible/Billing attorney if any have not yet been satisfied by close of business each day
Update all information in docket databases on a daily basis as indicated by attorney or as indicated from client correspondence
Assist other docket specialists in double-checking to ensure all dates docketed by that specialist are accurate
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of comprehensive U.S. and/or Foreign patent prosecution docketing experience
Thorough knowledge of procedures and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Regular, predictable, and timely attendance
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot
Clear and concise communication skills
High School Diploma
Knowledge of and experience with docketing software such as CPI, Inprotech, Foundation IP
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of and experience with resources such as PAIR and other International IP law databases
Preferred
Additional experience with U.S. patent prosecution docketing is a plus
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Company
Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 50 firm with over 1200 attorneys in 16 offices located throughout California and in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, Seoul and Shanghai.
1001-5000 employees
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