Haynes and Boone, LLP · 2 days ago
IP Docketing Specialist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHaynes and Boone, LLP is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, seeking an IP Docketing Specialist to support their multi-office Intellectual Property group. The role involves managing patent and trademark prosecution docketing, ensuring timely updates to the docketing database, and assisting with various administrative tasks related to intellectual property cases.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Review all incoming correspondence for the IP group to determine due dates or reminder dates to be docketed or de-docketed in our docketing database
Process and forward information regarding each deadline docketed to the appropriate individuals
Create new records within the database, annotate all entries as appropriate, verify accuracy of data entered prior to considering record creation/update complete
Maintain current deadlines in accordance with correspondence received and prevailing country law requirements
Assist in verifying and updating the status of patent and trademark cases in accordance with review of record information displaying at the USPTO and various foreign PTO’s
Docketing of internal docket slips
Prepare standard and custom docket reports for attorneys and staff
Assists with intakes and transfers in connection with new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or change in counsel; and
Assist with assigned special projects
Qualification
Required
Must have electronic docketing software experience
Three years or more of experience with Intellectual Property deadline docketing
Thorough understanding of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution and lifecycles (Nonprovisional, Provisional, PCT, Madrid Protocol)
Ability to independently determine priority dates, calculate due dates, and verify terms in docketing database
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Requires strong attention to detail and accuracy review
Familiarity with various patent and trademark office e-platforms (USPTO, WIPO, EPO)
Knowledge of docketing best practices, resourceful in obtaining data accuracy verification
Must possess excellent skills Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe, and ability to adapt to new computer software required
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving mindset, and collaborative attitude
Should display positive, can-do attitude with good verbal and written communication skills
Must be dependable and responsible
High school diploma required
Preferred
Knowledge of PATTSY a plus
College degree preferred
Company
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Gustafson
Partner
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