International Patent Docketing Specialist for US Law Firm
Position Overview
We are a U.S. patent law firm seeking International Patent Docketing Specialists with at least 5-10 years experience to provide comprehensive patent and trademark docketing support throughout all phases of international patent prosecution and U.S. trademark prosecution.
Please do not respond if you do not have the qualificaitons required for the postion.
This is a remote position during daytime hours in India (with occasional nighttime conferences in U.S.). You must have a computer, place to work at home, and reliable high speed Internet connection.
Salary and Benefits
This is a salaried position paying a base salary of ₹8–18 lakhs per year depending on experience.
Benefits include:
- Paid Indian public holidays
- Potential performance bonus
- Allowance for health insurance
This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely management of patent-related deadlines, communications, and database records. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of patent prosecution procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Review incoming patent communications from foreign associates to determine docketing requirements.
- Maintain and update patent matters in the docketing database, including docketing deadlines, bibliographic data, and remarks.
- De-docketing in response to attorney instructions.
- Communicate with attorneys, staff, and the docketing team to ensure accuracy of deadlines and data.
- Identify and resolve errors or omissions in docketed information.
- Navigate foreign Patent Office websites to verify and update records as needed.
- Provide trademark docketing support as required.
- Assist with additional department tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Excellent written and oral English skills
- 5-10 years experience supporting U.S. law firms
- Strong knowledge of international patent prosecution procedures and deadlines, including Patent Cooperation Treaty
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, ensuring the smooth operation of our firm's foreign patent docketing processes. If you thrive in a detail-oriented role and enjoy working with patents and intellectual property, we encourage you to apply.