Dentons Cohen & Grigsby · 11 hours ago
Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDentons Cohen & Grigsby Pittsburgh Office is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Patent and Trademark Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group. The role involves reviewing and managing a high volume of correspondence from various patent and trademark offices, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining accurate electronic files.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Brandon Zimmerman
Responsibilities
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 patent, trademark, and other IP matters
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and transferred files
Respond to client and internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group
Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files
Qualification
Required
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
3+ years intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
Prior IP docketing experience required
Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other related software to support the IP Department
Preferred
Prior IP docketing experience using computer database programs, specifically CIP or FIP is highly preferred
Undergraduate degree preferred
Benefits
Pension plan
401(k)
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Company
Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
In 2020, Cohen & Grigsby's 140+ lawyers joined with Dentons to form Dentons Cohen & Grigsby.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christie (Brown) Tillapaugh
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Sullivan
Chief Technology Officer
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