Job Description

We're looking for a Patent Paralegal / Docketing Specialist to provide essential overflow support for our patent paralegal team. In this role, you will manage specialized docketing and patent administrative tasks, ensure data accuracy, and deliver high-quality support to our Intellectual Property team.

Responsibilities:

Docketing and Data Management
• Review and verify the accuracy of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign filing mail that has been docketed.
• Perform de-docketing and double-checking of tasks; identify and correct data discrepancies.
• Maintain data integrity across our patent management systems.

Auditing and Quality Control:
• Conduct detailed audits of docketed tasks to confirm accuracy of due dates and task types.
• Ensure all actions reflected in correspondence are properly captured and docketed.
• Review records, update statuses, and manage rolling of non-statutory deadlines.

Paralegal and Administrative Support
• Provide prosecution and formality-related assistance to patent paralegals.
• Audit records, update inventor information, organize and rename files, and save correspondence in compliance with documentation protocols.
• Manage administrative data updates within our patent management system (Anaqua).

Required Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and docketing.
High school diploma (Bachelors degree preferred).

Proficiency in Google Suite
Experience using USPTO electronic filing systems and a patent docketing system (Anaqua preferred).

Key Competencies
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently in a collaborative environment.
Proactive, self-disciplined, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical ability.

Pay ranges between 40-48/hr based on experience 

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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