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We are a fast-growing and dynamic Intellectual Property law firm specializing in the prosecution of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. We are seeking a full-time (or part-time) Patent and Trademark Docketing Clerk. It is important that you understand patent and trademark deadlines (US, international, and foreign), are highly computer savvy (experience with telecommuting is preferred), energetic, easy-going, and flexible. We are looking for someone that pays extremely close attention to detail, is able to multi-task, can handle a variety of attorney personalities, and generally require very little supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Docketing US and foreign deadlines for patents and trademarks (PATTSY) with a zero error rate;
• Processing and saving incoming emails from clients/USPTO/PCT/foreign associates;
• Corresponding with foreign counsels and foreign IP offices;
• Generating and sending out weekly attorney docket reports;
• Diligently and relentlessly following up with attorneys regarding their dockets and deadlines;
• Generating client status reports including researching to confirm status of pending or issued applications at the USPTO and in foreign IP offices;
• Facilitating and handling the entire process of transferring in/out of clients/matters (coordinating with old/new firm, obtaining necessary POAs, reviewing each individual matter for accuracy, inputting all data into our docket, etc.
• Otherwise assisting in other administrative tasks to ensure a smooth office workflow.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A./B.S. degree or similar preferred;
• At least 4 years of experience in a docketing role for both patents and trademarks;
• PATTSY experience preferred.
• Highly competent PC/Windows user including advanced familiarity with keyboard shortcuts.

This position is 100% remote. You must provide your own stable internet connection. The full-time salary range is between 64,000-68,000/yearly. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm (Pacific Time) including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break, however, if you are located in Eastern Time, your hours will be 10:00am-7:00pm (Eastern Time), if you are located in Central Time, your hours will be 10:00am-7:00pm (Central Time), and if you are located in Mountain Time, your hours will be 9:30am-6:30pm (Mountain Time). For part-time hours, we would prefer 5-hours/daily from 11:00am-4:00pm (Pacific Time). The part-time rate would be $32.00/hourly.

Salary is reflective of the duties and knowledge required for this position. Unfortunately the salary will not be adjusted if you are overqualified for the position. If the salary range or hours are not acceptable for you, please do not apply.

Kindly submit a resume in PDF format. Please do not call our office about this position. If there is mutual interest, we will be sure to be in touch via email. Thank you for your time!