We are seeking a Senior IP Docket/Project Specialist for our Minneapolis, Denver, or Salt Lake City office.  In this role, you will oversee the patent annuity/maintenance process and support the docket team across multiple offices with docket requests, client onboarding/offboarding efforts, quality control measures and data integrity related projects.  You will also assist the IP Practice Manager with various practice group initiatives.  Are you a self-starter with a passion for IP? Do you enjoy collaborating with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment?  If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you! 

In this role, you will:

Conduct daily PAIR review to ensure all correspondence are processed in a timely manner.

Oversee the annuity/maintenance fee procedures working with vendor and client teams.

Participate in providing key support in training and quality control monitoring. 

Lead role in IP docketing system updates for client onboarding and offboarding.

Support IP Practice Manager and IP Docketing Supervisor on special docket and IP practice management procedures, projects and initiatives. 

Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the IP docketing management report functionality to create customized reports and generate general docket reports for attorneys and client requests.

Maintain accurate docket records and related information via IP docketing management system.

Prepare and schedule periodic docket reports and portfolio reports according to office procedures.

Analyze new docket number requests and create new record in IP docketing management system.

Handle various IP docketing management system updates for client information including foreign agents, applicant, owner, assignment data and inventors.  This includes utilizing the bulk-updating feature when appropriate.

Ability to interface with US Patent and Trademark Office, WIPO, and other websites regarding patent and trademark matters.

Provide overflow patent and trademark docketing support to other docket team members.

Assist members of the IP teams with other tasks as needed.

May perform other duties not listed above.  

What we're looking for:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Extensive knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution as well as a full understanding of IP terminology, rules, and regulations in both US and international patent and trademark markets.

Expert ability to organize information using various manual and computer formats.

Expert knowledge of, and exposure to, docketing databases; Foundation IP is preferred. 

Expert ability to interface with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, WIPO, and other websites regarding patent and trademark matters. 

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a large volume of action items in a timely manner.  

Strong communication skills, including following oral and written instructions, and the ability to work effectively with firm personnel and clients.

Expert ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills. 

Strong computer skills including basic word processing and data entry.

Expert ability to organize information using various manual and computer formats.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.  

Ability to work overtime if needed.

Preferred:

At least 10 years of intellectual property docketing experience in a law firm environment.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; d evelopment & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave; paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; dependent care assistance; well-being programs and activities; transportation assistance; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program.  (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

• Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

• Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)

• 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

• Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)

• Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations: 

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178. 

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Colorado only is $38.50 to $47.00 per hour.

This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. 

Applications will be accepted through July 24, 2024. 

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.