Job Details:
Patent Docket Specialist (AM Law 100) - Washington, DC
Working Environment:
Hybrid
Role:
You will play a critical role in supporting the intellectual property team by overseeing the patent docketing process.
Responsibilities:
- Docketing Management: Enter, update, and maintain patent-related deadlines, actions, and documents in the firm's docketing software, including filing dates, response deadlines, issuance dates, and maintenance fee schedules.
- Deadline Tracking: Monitor and prioritize upcoming deadlines, ensuring timely reminders are sent to attorneys and staff to meet U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and international patent office requirements.
- Document Review: Review and interpret patent correspondence, including USPTO communications, client instructions, and foreign associate reports, to accurately docket critical dates and tasks.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in patent docketing or intellectual property administration within a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Familiarity with USPTO rules and procedures, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) processes, and international patent prosecution timelines.
Compensation:
$80-105k + bonus
A competitive compensation package will be available for this position including Base Salary, Annual bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, career growth programs, and much more!
How to Apply:
Please send me your resume to cm@libertyjobs.com
Please add me on LinkedIn!
I look forward to working with you!
Chris McFarland
Liberty Personnel Services
300 Conshohocken State Road | Suite 750 | Conshohocken, PA 19428
484-238-1977 Direct Line
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