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Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious downtown law firms, has an opening for an experienced IP Docketing Specialist.
Job Responsibilities:
Entering and maintaining information in the IP docket and case management software database (WebTMS), calculates action due dates, and makes appropriate entries
Performing on-line research via public access websites, PAIR system, USPTO, and foreign patent and trademark systems
Analyzing incoming correspondences and docket dates as necessary.
Reviewing and responding to inquiries regarding IP docketing.
Responsible for scanning original documents into IP databases on a daily basis.
Ensuring accurate and timely completion of requests.
Coordinating and participating in the distribution of daily and weekly individual dockets to attorneys and paralegals, maintaining and staying abreast of rule and procedural changes, and performing follow up inquiries to ensure appropriate conclusions.
Tracking critical dates and related details and delivering information to attorneys and staff.
Preparing customized reports and maintaining IP group’s docket in an up-to-date manner to ensure that filing dates are not overlooked.
Identifying, recommending, and documenting changes to IP docket policies, procedures, forms, etc. to provide better service and support to attorneys and paralegals.
Coordinating day-to-day activities of the copyright, patent, and trademark dockets.
Overall maintenance and management of the IP docketing software (WebTMS), working with WebTMS technicians as needed.
Qualifications:
Strong familiarity with the patent and trademark docketing practices, both U.S. and foreign
A minimum of two years’ patent and trademark docketing experience, preferably with docketing software such as WebTMS, CPi or FoundationIP
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Must be a self-starter
Strong attention to detail and deadline-oriented
Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills in order to oversee the docket and keep attorneys and paralegals on track
High integrity, hard worker with a "no task is too small" and “How Can I Help?” attitude
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
