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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