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IP Docketing Specialist - Remote

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Akerman
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Secretary
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Legal Secretary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 82000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 82000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: IP Docketing Specialist - Remote Option Available

Employer Industry: Legal Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

  • Salary range of $82,000 - $95,000
  • Discretionary holiday bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and a 401k Profit Sharing Plan
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious and established law firm
  • Engaging work environment with a focus on intellectual property
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
  • Review, docket, and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates
  • Update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates
  • Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met and perform monthly status checks of pending U.S. patent applications
  • Manage incoming and outgoing transferred files and respond to internal inquiries
  • Save correspondence in the document management system to maintain electronic files
What is Required (Qualifications)
  • Minimum of 6 years of intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment
  • Working knowledge of U.S. and International patent and trademark prosecution processes
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
  • Detail‑oriented with strong proofreading abilities
  • Proficient with MS Office applications
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Prior IP docketing experience, specifically in patent docketing
  • Familiarity with computer database programs, particularly FIP
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field

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