Legal Staff Other in San Francisco, CA

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Legal Staff Other in San Francisco, CA

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Salary Information:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

· Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans

· 401k and Pension Plan

· Professional development training

· Employee referral bonus

· Fertility support benefits

· Back-up (family) care advantage and employee assistance program



Job Title: IP Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property

Experience: At least 3 years of prior IP docketing or related work experience required

Department: Intellectual Property

Law Firm: Duane Morris LLP

Location: All offices

Date Posted: Mar 02, 2021

Application Deadline: Mar 02, 2031

H1: IP Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property

H2: Join Duane Morris LLP as an IP Docketing Specialist



IP Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property

Duane Morris LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group. In this role, you will provide docketing support to various teams within the practice group, ensuring timely and accurate management of patent and trademark deadlines. If you have at least 3 years of prior IP docketing or related work experience, a thorough understanding of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, and strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



Responsibilities:

· Calendars dates in connection with patent and trademark application filings, formalities, office actions, and maintenance fees
· Downloads electronic correspondence from USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents and files into document management system
· Circulates incoming correspondence from USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents to appropriate attorney teams
· Prepares firm-standard and custom docket reports
· Proactively monitors due dates to ensure deadlines are timely met
· Reviews outstanding dates in docketing database, consult with supervisor, and advance or de-docket as instructed
· Opens and closes matters in docketing database as needed
· Assists with intakes and transfers in connection with new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or change in counsel
· Participates in IP practice group and docketing team meetings
· Provides back-up support to other docketers as needed
· Performs other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

· High school diploma
· At least 3 years of prior IP docketing or related work experience required
· Thorough understanding of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution and lifecycles (Nonprovisional, Provisional, PCT, Madrid Protocol)
· Familiarity with various patent and trademark offices (USPTO, WIPO)
· Knowledge of docketing terminology, best practices, and patent & trademark laws
· Ability to independently determine priority dates, calculate due dates, and verify terms in docketing database
· Experience working with docketing databases required, Patricia preferred
· Experience navigating patent and trademark office websites such as EFS-Web, Public PAIR, Private PAIR, TEAS, TSDR
· Strong computer skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze data
· Demonstrated attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving mindset, and collaborative spirit

Benefits:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
· Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
· Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
· Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
· 401k and Pension Plan
· 22 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
· Employee Referral Bonus ($3,)
· Professional Development Training
· Fertility Support Benefits
· Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

Join Our Team:

At Duane Morris, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Salary Information:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
· Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans
· 401k and Pension Plan
· Professional development training
· Employee referral bonus
· Fertility support benefits
· Back-up (family) care advantage and employee assistance program

Job Title: IP Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property
Experience: At least 3 years of prior IP docketing or related work experience required
Department: Intellectual Property
Law Firm: Duane Morris LLP
Location: All offices
Date Posted: Mar 02, 2021
Application Deadline: Mar 02, 2031

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