Docketing Director

A regional law firm in Seattle is seeking a Patent Docketing Director to join their team.

The salary range is 100-150k with additional bonus earnings, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401k with a company match, 15+ days PTO, paid holidays, paid parking or bus pass and other perks.

The role:

- Oversee the docketing department and ensure 100% docket clearance and compliance

- Supervise docketing personnel and answer questions for docketing staff, patent attorneys and agents

- Maintain awareness of current UPSTO procedures and conduct regular research on patent rules

- Maintain docket database, create reports

- Set clear performance standards for docketing staff, troubleshoot docket maintenance issues, implement solutions, perform audits and review docketing for staff

- Manage client transactions

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience as a Patent Prosecution Paralegal and or 5+ YOE Patent Docketing experience

- Prior supervisory experience

- Experience with USPTO, PAIR, Patent Center, WIPO and international databases

- Working knowledge of IP specific software 

- Must reside in Washington or Oregon and able to travel to the office on a regular or periodic basis

To be considered for the position, email your resume to Amy(period)Dillahunty(at)RobertHalf(period)com. Submissions reviewed daily.