IP Docketing Specialist

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review, docket and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates according to established procedures
• Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals
• Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group
• Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files  

Required Skills Include:

• Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures
• Analytical reasoning skills and ability to interpret rules and instructions accurately
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Comfortable and efficient at calculating dates
• Detail oriented; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long period of time.
• Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• 6+ years intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
• Prior IP docketing experience required.
• Prior IP docketing experience using Foundation IP docketing system.
• Undergraduate degree preferred

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE

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