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.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.
