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About the Role

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Patent Docketing Specialist to join their Intellectual Property docketing team. The role involves coordinating and maintaining the patent computerized docket system, ensuring efficient patent support services by working with legal teams, staff, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Calendar dates related to patent application filings, formalities, office actions, and maintenance fees
Download and file electronic correspondence from the USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents into the document management system
Circulate incoming correspondence from the USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents to the appropriate attorney teams
Prepare firm-standard and custom docket reports
Proactively monitor due dates to ensure deadlines are met on time
Review outstanding dates in the docketing database, consult with supervisors, and advance or de-docket as instructed
Open and close matters in the docketing database as needed
Set up new cases in the docketing database
Assist with intakes and transfers related to new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or changes in counsel
Participate in IP practice group and docketing team meetings
Provide backup support to other docketing staff as needed
Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

5+ years of automated patent docketing experience
Familiarity with electronic filing systems and paperless docketing
Extensive knowledge of CPI and the USPTO's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system
Knowledge of U.S., PCT, and foreign patent docketing procedures
Understanding of rules and deadlines for domestic and foreign patents
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
Ability to communicate and collaborate virtually with colleagues

Skills

CPI
USPTO's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Written communication
Verbal communication
Organizational skills

Location

Palo Alto
New York
San Francisco
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Delaware
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
San Diego
Seattle
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Fully remote

Experience Level

5+ years of automated patent docketing experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $39.23 - $53.08 per hour
Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $35.14 - $47.55 per hour

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

About the Company

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide.
We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe.
Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)