IP Junior Docket Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

The IP Junior Docket Clerk provides essential and specialized client and attorney support relating to the docketing and deadline maintenance of all phases of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, from pre-filing to final maintenance of issued patents and/or registered marks. As a team member of the Docket Department it is essential to work as one unit in order to meet the day to day responsibilities of the Docket Department while reducing risk to the firm. This position requires the ability and willingness to docket and maintain docket records according to established policies and procedures in a consistent productive manner as established by the firm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Read, sort and distribute incoming mail, either from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office “USPTO,” all other foreign government agencies and/or foreign associates in a timely manner and in accordance with established firm procedures;
• Electronically distribute USPTO mail to attorneys and staff;
• Provide docket reports as requested or required within the Docket Department’s established procedures;
• Docket new application filings, incoming office actions, and correspondence (USPTO, PCT, WIPO and Foreign Associate), as needed;
• Maintain and update foreign and U.S. patent and trademark data in docket system to assist in tracking deadlines associated with obtaining and maintaining foreign and domestic patents and/or trademarks;
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of docketing of documents within the requirements set by the Code of Federal Regulations, clients, all other foreign government agencies and/or foreign associates;
• Assist in checking and updating the status of U.S. patent and trademark applications with the USPTO and foreign patent office’s when appropriate;
• Exercises discretion and confidentiality in maintaining contact with clients, attorneys and staff; and
• Other duties as assigned.