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Company

Akerman LLP · 1 day ago

IP Docketing Specialist - Remote Option Available

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

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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 via CPI data transfer or manual entry

Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group

Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files

Qualification

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US patent prosecutionInternational patent prosecutionIP docketing experienceCPI database proficiencyMS Office proficiencyAnalytical reasoningDate calculationProofreading skills

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.

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

Undergraduate degree preferred

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 in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Founded in 1920

Miami, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees