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Trustpoint.One · 1 day ago

IP Docket Manager

Trustpoint.One is partnering with a nationally respected law firm to find an IP Docket Manager. This leadership role involves overseeing docket professionals, managing patent and trademark filing workflows, and driving process improvements within the IP docketing department.

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Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and evaluate docket professionals across experience levels; set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and build individualized development and cross-training plans
Allocate workloads, assign queues, and manage coverage to ensure deadlines and service levels are met
Oversee all U.S. and foreign patent and trademark filing workflows, including PCT, EPO, and WIPO matters
Administer and serve as system owner for IPMS platforms (e.g., CPI, PATTSY, AQX, Symphony, Foundation IP), including configuration, rulesets, and data integrity
Develop and enforce written policies, SOPs, and productivity standards while driving process improvements
Monitor deadlines, quality, and on-time filings, establishing and managing a quality assurance program
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, practice leadership, and vendors to improve processes, workflows, and training programs
Support IPMS conversions and implementations, including data migration, testing, and change management initiatives
Define and track KPIs, publishing dashboards and reports to leadership
Recruit, train, and mentor docketing staff while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment

Qualification

IP docketing experienceU.S. patent rules knowledgeIPMS administration experienceProcess design skillsAdvanced Excel skillsChange leadership skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
7+ years of IP docketing experience across U.S. and foreign patent and trademark matters
3+ years of experience leading or supervising an IP docketing team
Expert knowledge of U.S. patent rules, PCT procedures, EPO guidelines, and major foreign filing requirements
Hands-on IPMS administration and conversion/implementation experience
Strong skills in process design, policy development, and continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus)
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with NetDocuments or iManage DMS, Aderant or Elite 3E financial systems, and Intapp Open
Excellent communication and change leadership skills with the ability to train and upskill teams in a fast-paced environment

Company

Trustpoint.One

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Trustpoint.One offers eDiscovery, document review, court reporting and legal translation solutions to law firms and corporations.

H1B Sponsorship

Trustpoint.One has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2025-05-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Mark Hawn
Chief Executive Officer / Chairman
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Joe Harper
Chief Technology Officer
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