Senior IP&T Docket Specialist

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior IP&T Docket Specialist, Trademark Docket. This position can be remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and detailed quality assurance checks on trademark docketing and de-docketing.
• Docket incoming postal and electronic correspondence from foreign associates and from the USPTO for trademark matters. De-docket action items from the docket system.
• Generate complex docket reports and queries per attorney, paralegal and secretary requests.
• Create new trademark records within the docketing software system and resolve any discrepancies within the new business intake system and the docketing software system.
• Create and maintain trademark docketing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train others on established processes.
• Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist the IP&T Docket Supervisor, Trademark Docket with special projects/requests as needed.
• Provide back-up to the docket specialist team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience utilizing intellectual property docketing software required; experience using Inprotech highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years direct domestic and international trademark docketing experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international trademark processes and laws as they pertain to docketing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience

Salary:

Washington DC Only: $85,000 - $95,000 DOE

Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.