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The IP Docket Analyst will provide detailed accurate information on a daily basis to IP attorneys and staff regarding client information and deadlines assisting the overall effective operations of the Docket Department. The Analyst maintains their assigned docket portfolios according to established policies and procedures performs all job functions relating to review of documents and established process and procedure and exercises discretion and confidentiality in maintaining contact with clients attorneys and staff for docketrelated matters. The Analyst works closely with the Docket Specialists and as a team member to meet the goals of the firm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Read sort and distribute incoming trademark 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 procedures.
Provide guidance and respond to docketrelated questions and problems from the IP team of attorneys and staff.
Ensure full docket clearance on a daily basis including monitoring workflow and maintaining the integrity of the filing logs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain an accurate docket database and provide reports as requested or required.
Electronically distribute USPTO mail to attorneys and staff.
Scan client and legal documents to firms electronic document management system.
Process abandoned and/or inactive files.
Maintain positive contact with attorneys staff and clients and observe confidentiality of the Docket Department and firms clients.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of docketing of documents received from the USPTO within the requirements set by the Code of Federal Regulations clients all other foreign government agencies and/or foreign associates.
Maintain and distribute an electronic global docket calendar as assigned for domestic/international patents trademarks and interparties and as required within established guidelines and procedures.
Manage Foreign invoices and data within the firms designated applications
Maintain efiles through the firms IP Management System/iManage integration
Perform special projects as assigned with accuracy and within the specified timeline.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to work under pressure while producing a high volume of information with a high level of accuracy.
Excellent proofreading skills.
Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems in relation to managing data.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as work well as a team member.
Ability to work closely with all departments in understanding their processes in order to assist with the daytoday operations of the IP Practice Sections.
Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
Ability to multitask work independently with minimal supervision and work under pressure with high quality results.
Possess a working knowledge of docket software applications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and/or Experience:
High school degree or equivalent. College degree or equivalent specialized training (ex paralegal studies) beneficial.
Minimum of four 4 years of progressive Intellectual Property experience.
Demonstrated experience with and strong understanding of domestic/foreign trademark matters.
The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily allinclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions which include hiring promotion transfer demotion evaluation compensation and separation without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin pregnancy citizenship disability genetic information marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation is dependent on several factors such as position location education training and/or experience.
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