IP Docketing Specialist

Employer
Engage Partners, Inc.
Location
Houston
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Apr 01, 2024
Closes
Apr 06, 2024
Practice
Litigation
Position
Trademark Agent
Contract Type
Permanent

IP Docketing Specialist

The IP Docket Specialist is responsible for the accurate review, entering, and processing of IP prosecution correspondence received directly from the USPTO, UKIPO, EUIPO and foreign associates in the cloud–based docketing system. The IP Docketing Specialist must be capable of organizing their workload, exercising independent judgment and discretion while working autonomously and work under pressure often with competing priorities. Accurate and timely completion of responsibilities and tasks to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to and met is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for entering and tracking critical dates with respect to Patent and Trademark prosecution while determining the appropriate information to enter the docket in a timely and accurate manner; interpreting official documents and correspondence to gather necessary information for entry into CPi
  • Processes and interprets incoming correspondence from the PTO, attorneys, clients, and foreign associates for entering into the docket database
  • Prepares timely and accurate reports, searching for and retrieving filing information from websites if/when needed to maintain the integrity of the CPi database
  • Responsible for accurate review and second checking of team members work, processing and docketing all documents received from the PTO and foreign associates, as well as maintenance of IP records and related docket entries in CPi
  • Regularly performs significant and recurring tasks with a high degree of priority, attention to detail and maintains follow–up on diverse activities in a timely, deadline–driven environment. Exercises good judgment in application of policies and practices in handling all prosecution matters handled by the IP Docketing Department
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the IP Support Manager