Ip Docketing Manager

Overview

Position Summary The IP Docketing Manager is responsible for docketing and supporting multiple attorneys in the Firm and is expected to have a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation to help deliver efficient, responsive and creative results for our clients.

Position Summary The IP Docketing Manager is responsible for docketing and supporting multiple attorneys in the Firm and is expected to have a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation to help deliver efficient, responsive and creative results for our clients.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Docket incoming US Patent Trademark Office and foreign filing mail into docketing database; double checking for accuracy. Write effective notes into the database to ensure shared knowledge and historical reference. Routinely apply judgment to ensure that risk management is safeguarded, and docket data is complete and reliable
• Manage that all forms of correspondence are accurately entered into the database and record keeping system. Investigate perceived discrepancies and inconsistencies in due dates and dockets; analyze and review mail where response dates are not apparent or where contingencies may exist; report issues and findings to appropriate attorneys and staff
• Act as resource to attorneys and staff, providing docketing guidance and expertise. Regularly and effectively communicate docket standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance within department
• Review outgoing filings; de-docket relevant dates in docketing database; forecast and enter next action
• Ensure that any discrepancies in docket dates and responses are appropriately resolved and corrected
• Review relevant documents, such as letters, faxes, email, etc., relating to foreign filing responses and de-docket as appropriate; follow through with paralegals and attorneys as necessary
• Generate regular docket reports and distribute to department members
• Review and follow through on updates to docket report as identified by department members, input updates into docketing database
• Prepare ad hoc docket reports for department members and clients, customizing as appropriate Collaborate closely with department members to ensure that client reports are formatted and prepared to meet client needs
• Collaborating and assisting in the regular review and assessment of docketing procedures; participate in and coordinate updates to procedures; develop responsive procedural changes
• Assist with periodic docket audits and proactively respond to underlying issues
• Participate in special projects involving docket functions that require docket expertise, historical knowledge, etc.
• Provide in-depth, detailed, and analytical research on docket-related issues and questions; follow through on findings; propose and implement measures as appropriate to improve processes to reduce future risk
• Prepare and file patent, trademark and copyright applications
• Communication and coordination with foreign counsel re foreign filings
• Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of documents, pleadings and communications.
• Prepare correspondence to clients
• Scrupulously review all work products to ensure highest accuracy; routinely apply techniques and procedures to manage details, often working under critical deadlines
• Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Integrity/Ethics - Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad
• Communication - Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening…