Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Clerk

Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Clerk 

10/5/2016 - 3/31/2017

Franklin Lakes, NJ

$34.58/hr

Qualifications:
Qualifications: • A minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution docketing using a computerized IP docketing system • Trademark Docketing experience would be desired but not required • High School diploma or GED equivalent • Must possess accurate data entry, proofreading and reading comprehension skills as well as work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of productivity Full working knowledge of: • US/Foreign Patent Prosecution Procedures, Terminology and Deadlines • IP Docketing software, experience with Anaqua preferred • USPTO website including the Patent PAIR System • External Patent Office Databases (WIPO, EPO, etc.) • MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word The successful candidate will be a fast learner with the ability to multi-task, and will demonstrate a high level of responsibility, teamwork and dedication to accuracy and thoroughness in work product.

Responsibilities:
As an Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Clerk, you will be called on to perform a wide variety of critical support and administrative tasks. You are a detail-oriented person capable of processing/ tracking large quantities of information. Your primary responsibilities will include docketing all relevant incoming information and dates for patent prosecution matters. You will work collaboratively with the IP Professionals, other personnel within the IP Department of the corporate Law Group and members of various Law Firms. The IP Docketing Clerk will handle all aspects of IP docketing to include: • monitoring departmental email boxes for incoming communications • analyzing and processing all incoming communication types related to US and foreign patent prosecution and any other IP related correspondence • entering required information into the Anaqua IP docketing system • validating the data input of Law Firms into the Anaqua IP docketing system, as needed • confirming Law Firms compliance with BD docketing procedures, as neeeded • sending reminders to attorneys and assistants about upcoming deadlines • resolving docketing inaccuracies and answering questions related to the docket • docketing completed actions • assisting on other IP related tasks such as patent and trademark foreign and/or U.S. prosecution, as needed

Thanks & Regards,

Sandra Taylor |Sr. IT Recruiter

Direct:571-267-4186