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Stinson LLP · 1 month ago

IP Docketing Specialist (KCM)

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Stinson LLP is a law firm seeking an IP Docketing Specialist to manage worldwide patent protection for client portfolios. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring the accuracy of docketed due dates and actions.

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Responsibilities

Manages PATTSY WAVE docketing system, open and input new records for both foreign and domestic patents

Ensure the overall accuracy and completeness of docketed due dates and actions

Review and process incoming and outgoing communications (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), client, in-house attorney, foreign associate and annuity service) and enter all applicable updates into the docketing system

Report and communicate docketing updates with responsible parties as set forth in docketing procedures

Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure all deadlines are met

Perform quality assurance reviews of completed assignments, including identifying and resolving data discrepancies in the docketing system

Process instructions from vendors related to annuity fee payments and other foreign deadlines

Assist and work with other IP Docketing Specialists to complete special projects as needed Maintain up to date knowledge regarding rule and procedure change necessary to position

Generate reports from PATTSY WAVE and Global IP Estimator as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PATTSY WAVE docketing systemPatent preparationProsecutionMicrosoft Office SuitePCT SafeEPCTGlobal IP EstimatorTrademark docketingCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solvingTeam player

Required

High School degree or equivalent

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Adobe is required

Preferred

High School degree or equivalent; college or business school desirable

Patent preparation and prosecution and/or IP docketing experience a plus

Experience with PATTSY WAVE docketing system preferred

Experience with PCT Safe, ePCT, and Global IP Estimator preferred

Law Firm experience preferred

Experience with trademark docketing a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Company

Stinson LLP

Stinson LLP collaborates with clients ranging from individuals and privately held enterprises to national companies and international public corporations.

Founded in 1878