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About the Role

Polsinelli is seeking an experienced IP Docket Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is for an engaging professional with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Intellectual Property, including USPTO, PCT, and international rules and procedures for patent and trademark prosecution, as well as keep abreast of department best practices and guidelines.
• Perform IP docketing for assigned client portfolios, including accurate deadline management in docketing software, and distribution of official patent and trademark communications.
• Navigate US and international patent and trademark online databases to obtain and/or verify application details and retrieve documents.
• Generate and edit reports from IP docketing software, and assist with client portfolio reports identifying status of IP matters and deadlines.
• Assist with patent and trademark transfers (inbound and outbound), including report generation and verifying portfolio details.
• Assist with patent office formalities such as Change of Correspondence and/or POA.
• Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Pay close attention to the minute details of a project or task, such as patent and trademark particulars.
• Think critically and work efficiently, using available technology to make tasks easier and more efficient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years IP Docketing experience within a law firm environment.
• Prior experience with managing high-volume client portfolios.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.

Skills

• Ability to analyze patent and trademark documents and related communications to identify, generate and update deadlines for all phases of domestic and international prosecution.
• Working knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international rules and procedures for patent and trademark prosecution, as well as cancellation and opposition proceedings.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various IP rules, including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Manual Patent Examining Procedures (MPEP).
• Proficient in understanding and management of IP docket and deadlines, including statutory and filing deadlines.
• Working knowledge and experience with IP docketing procedures and software (CPi preference), to docket patent and trademark deadlines for global portfolios.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in CPi and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Location

• Any city the Firm has an office

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years IP Docketing experience

Education Level

• High School diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000 - $95,000

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• Employee assistance benefits

About the Company

• At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day.
• We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.

Equal Opportunity

• Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.