Patent Docketing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Wilson Sonsini Full time
Patent Docketing Specialist Opportunity

Wilson Sonsini, a leading law firm, is seeking a skilled Patent Docketing Specialist to join our Intellectual Property team. As a key member of our docketing team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of patent-related tasks and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and maintain the patent computerized docket system, working closely with practice group lawyers, staff, and third-party vendors.
  • Download and file electronic correspondence from the USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents into the document management system.
  • Circulate incoming correspondence to the appropriate attorney teams.
  • Prepare firm-standard and custom docket reports.
  • Proactively monitor due dates to ensure deadlines are met on time.
  • Review outstanding dates in the docketing database, consult with supervisors, and advance or de-docket as instructed.
  • Open and close matters in the docketing database as needed.
  • Set up new cases in the docketing database.
  • Assist with intakes and transfers related to new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or changes in counsel.
  • Participate in IP practice group and docketing team meetings.
  • Provide backup support to other docketing staff as needed.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of automated patent docketing experience.
  • Familiarity with electronic filing systems and paperless docketing.
  • Extensive knowledge of CPI and the USPTO's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system.
  • Knowledge of U.S., PCT, and foreign patent docketing procedures.
  • Understanding of rules and deadlines for domestic and foreign patents.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate virtually with colleagues.

This is a fully remote opportunity. The anticipated pay range for this position is $53.08 per hour in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, $47.55 per hour in Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington, and $42.57 per hour in Salt Lake City and all other locations. The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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