IP Docket Manager

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aspx?FilterREID=10&FilterJobCategoryID=16&FilterJobID=1065 *SUMMARY:* Under direct supervision of the IP Operations Manager and IP Department attorneys, and according to established policies and procedures, the IP Docket Manager performs a variety of administrative duties in support to the IP Department.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* • Coordinate all aspects of IP docketing for U.
S.
and international IP portfolios with a focus on all matters related to trademarks, patents, post-grant procedures and domain names, and the maintenance of same.
• Supervising, managing and training docketing staff and workflow for docketing, special projects including file intakes and exports.
• Performing second-eye review for new docketing staff.
• Preserve and audit the docket database, including entering, clearing and updating filing due dates and reminders.
• Assists docket team with related requests and questions.
• Assist with the development of technology solutions for docketing where appropriate.
• Serve as point of contact with IP Operations Manager and other firm administrative departments to meet practice group needs and objectives.
• Updates and maintains written docketing policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper communication and follow-up regarding daily deadlines.
• Monitors IP law changes impacting docketing, and ensures docketing processes are updated as necessary.
• Assist with daily docketing tasks as necessary.
• Assists with payment of annuities and confirming the accuracy of annuities payments.
• Assists with special projects and custom reports as requested by IP Department attorneys and clients.
• Other tasks as required by client requests and/or IP Department attorneys.
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* 1.
Minimum of 10 years of IP docketing experience.
Minimum of 3 years of IP management and supervisory experience.
Trademark experience a plus.
2.
Strong knowledge of CPI or similar IP docketing software, iManage and U.
S.
and international patent and trademark resources necessary to verify information requiring docketing.
3.
Experience managing large volume of docketing matters.
4.
Detail oriented, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage multiple tasks.
5.
Extensive knowledge of U.
S.
and international prosecution and enforcement, as well as copyrights, domain names, copyrights, design patents, and intellectual property licensing, and the docketing requirements associated therewith.
6.
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong organizational skills and a team player.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position.
As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job.
Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.
*WORKING CONDITIONS:* 1.
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
2.
On-site presence required.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
*Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement* Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy.
We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person