Patent Docketing Specialist

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and committed to investing in its professionals. They are seeking a Patent Docketing Specialist to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the intellectual property docketing system through data entry, audits, and collaboration with the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming and outgoing domestic and international patent correspondence, enter/clear dates in docketing system, and forward to legal personnel as needed
• Open and review all incoming electronic and paper mail
• Scan and save mail to applicable matters in document management system
• Verify that correspondence has been docketed correctly by team members
• Compile and circulate docket, statistical and audit reports
• Conduct periodic audits of active matters to confirm integrity of docketing system
• Report on and follow up with legal personnel regarding upcoming deadlines
• Collaborate with team members to review processes and procedures and to implement improvements
• Special projects and duties as assigned

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international patent prosecution procedures

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off
• Discretionary bonus
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan

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