IP Docket Specialist

Summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm serving clients with domestic and international operations. The IP Docket Specialist monitors shared mailboxes and docket requests, accurately records deadlines using IP docketing software, prepares matter reports, supports docket managers, and assists with portfolio processing and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or shared docketing mailboxes), including: + Review and accurately comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed. + Review USPTO and foreign filings and double-check accuracy via the foreign and domestic agency websites as necessary. + De-docket completed deadlines. + Verify the accuracy of docketed items and de-docketed items and resolve any discrepancies. + Ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters
• Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports
• Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, and foreign and domestic agency rules and regulations
• Collaborate with the IP Docket Manager to continually improve the firm’s docketing best practices, policies, and processes
• Process abandoned and transferred matters and assist with onboarding of incoming portfolios
• Assist the Docket Team with special projects as needed
• Remain current with developments, procedures, and regulations in US and foreign filing entities

Skills

• 2‐year degree or Paralegal Certificate required
• 3-5 years of IP docketing experience with specific proficiency using IP docketing software including PattsyWave
• Strong knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution process as well as all facets of IP business workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• 4‐year degree preferred in related field

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2‐year degree or Paralegal Certificate required
• 3-5 years of IP docketing experience with specific proficiency using IP docketing software including PattsyWave
• Strong knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution process as well as all facets of IP business workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• 4‐year degree preferred in related field

Benefits

• The position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities, non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.
• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements