Patent Docketing Specialist

The Mergis Group is in search of a Patent Docketing Specialist experience with the docketing of new patent case filings, incoming office actions, correspondence such as PTO, PCT, and Foreign Associate as well as litigation proceedings.Position is for a large size DC law firm.  This is a position for a career legal professional with prior experience as a patent docketing specialist.  Must have:   Experience with the docketing of new patent case filings, incoming office actions, correspondence such as PTO, PCT, and Foreign Associate as well as litigation proceedings.  Knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, especially statutory and filing deadlines.  Experience in intellectual property law.   Proficiency in industry standard patent docketing software products and MS Office Additional duties including:   Participate in implementation of electronic interaction with the Patent and Trademark Office (e.g., electronic filing of patent and trademark applications). Assign new matter numbers for Intellectual Property Group clients as needed. Run the necessary dockets for patent cases on a daily basis and other specified intervals, for clearing the docket on a daily basis, for advising the partners of issues relevant to clearing the docket, and for redocketing actions as needed. Maintain and customize the computerized docketing system for patent matters.  Maintain the Patent and Trademark Office deposit account.  Prepare checks to be used in payment of filing fees and related recordkeeping. Assist in quality assurance review for trademark and patent filings by noting and referring any errors or omissions observed during the normal course of docketing duties. Prepare docket status reports for clients as needed. Train the file room personnel. Interact with the Conflicts Department in making sure that all billable records for the Intellectual Property Group are open. A minimum of a BA or equivalent experience preferred. Please send resume in word format to:  Legal Practice Director: Katherinestandley@mergisgroup.com  The Mergis Group specializes in matching the skills sets and career goals of legal professionals to the needs of law firm and in house legal departments. We specialize in contract and permanent placements of In House Counsel, Paralegals, Executive Legal Secretaries, Contracts Managers and other legal professionals.  We are located in downtown Washington DC.  Legal Practice Director: Katherinestandley@mergisgroup.com    Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.