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gpac · 1 day ago

IP Docketing Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

gpac is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States. They are seeking a detail-oriented IP Docketing Specialist to support a busy intellectual property practice by maintaining accurate patent and trademark dockets, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring compliance with U.S. and international IP filing requirements.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage patent and trademark dockets, ensuring accuracy of deadlines and filings for U.S. and foreign matters

Docket and monitor critical dates related to USPTO, WIPO, and foreign patent and trademark offices, including filings, responses, renewals, and maintenance fees

Review and interpret correspondence from the USPTO, foreign associates, and IP authorities to calculate and enter deadlines

Generate docket reports and proactively notify attorneys and legal staff of upcoming deadlines

Ensure compliance with firm policies, USPTO rules, and international IP regulations

Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and foreign associates to resolve docketing discrepancies and deadline issues

Assist with audits, quality control reviews, and continuous improvement of docketing procedures

Qualification

IP docketing experienceIP docketing softwareU.S. patent proceduresInternational patent proceduresMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

2+ years of experience in IP docketing, patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, or IP legal support

Working knowledge of U.S. and international patent and trademark procedures and deadlines

Proficiency with IP docketing software (e.g., CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP, PATTSY, WebTMS, or similar)

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred

Experience in a law firm or in-house IP department

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development and long-term growth opportunities

Company

gpac

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gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.

Founded in 1990

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

501-1000 employees

http://gogpac.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Chad Feldman

Shareholder/Board Member

Matthew Good

Principal Shareholder / Vice Chairman of Board

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