Akerman

IP Docketing Specialist - Remote Option Available


PayCompetitive
LocationDallas/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: IPDOC003448
      Employer Industry: Legal Services

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Competitive compensation and benefits package
      - Flexible work location
      - Opportunity for career advancement within a prestigious law firm
      - Collaborative and supportive work environment
      - Engage in meaningful work with a focus on intellectual property law

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Review, docket, and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates
      - Update the docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and attorney instructions
      - Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met
      - Manage incoming and outgoing transferred files via CPI data transfer or manual entry
      - Respond to internal inquiries and generate reports for the Intellectual Property group

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - 6+ years of intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
      - Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes
      - Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
      - Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain concentration for extended periods
      - Proficient with MS Office applications

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Prior IP docketing experience required; prior patent docketing experience preferred
      - Experience using computer database programs, specifically CPI, is highly preferred
      - Undergraduate degree preferred

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  • About the company

      Akerman LLP is a law firm based in Miami, Florida that was founded in 1920.