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Merck · 1 day ago

Patent Docket Specialist

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

Merck is seeking an experienced Patent Docket Specialist to provide operational support to their Intellectual Property organization. The role involves ensuring all patent prosecution activities are accurately and timely entered into the docketing system in accordance with U.S. and international patent law and procedures.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Review, interpret and monitor all incoming communications from U.S., PCT and International Patent offices as well as internal docketing email and correspondence

Accurately create and maintain patent and invention disclosure case records within the docketing system

Accurately enter prosecution deadlines into docketing system in accordance with established procedures

Electronically file relevant case-related documentation into document management system in accordance with established procedures

Review amended patent rules and docketing procedure to ensure all prosecution requirements are met

Detect and correct data and record management inconsistencies utilizing U.S. and International Patent and Trademark office databases when appropriate

Monitor all due dates to ensure deadlines are timely met, analyze internal correspondence to ensure timely and appropriate docket removal of completed items

Generate dockets and assist attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff in the preparation of reports from the docketing system

Assist in managing patent acquisitions, divestures and legal entity charge projects

Assist in operational excellence initiatives making appropriate recommendations for work processes as needed

Qualification

Patent docketing experienceUSInternational patent lawDocketing systems proficiencyGlobal IP portfoliosMS Office SuiteCommunicationAttention to detailTime managementInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of three (3) years of patent docketing experience in a law firm or in-house legal department

Substantive knowledge of US, PCT and foreign patent prosecution principles, strategies, and technology

Experience working with global IP portfolios

Advanced proficiency with docketing systems and U.S. and International Patent and Trademark office databases including USPTO's Patent Center & EPAS and WIPO

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Extraordinary accuracy and attention to detail in analysis and communications

Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly including on complex legal issues, and ability to craft effective communications that emphasize key points and ideas

Effective time management to meet deadlines including project management skills, prioritization, consistent delivery of commitments, and ability to organize information and build upon ideas of others

Autonomy on routine tasks as well as projects of greater complexity, and ability to recognize need for and seek further direction of attorney

Discrete in handling sensitive and confidential information, and a high level of integrity

Clear motivation and focus on achieving measurable, tangible results

Strong interpersonal skills, collaborates well with others, skilled at interacting with all levels of personnel with professionalism

Resilient and change-agile, able to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work

Willingness to adopt change