Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist
City of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist for the Trademark and Copyright practice group. The Senior
IP T rademark Docket Specialist maintain sat an advanced levelthe Trademark computerized docket system and is supervised by the Docket Supervisor, but will have daily contact with, and will receive guidance from the Senior Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services and all of the attorneys and staff in the practice group for whom this individual provides support. The position of Senior Trademark Docket Specialist is highly substantive, and the individual holding the position will have a significant role on the docketing team.
Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Washington, D.C., New York or Chicago office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.
Key responsibilities of this position may include:Acting in a leadership role with the docketing team to ensure trademark docketing team is performing in line with the expectations of the Firm and practice group
Maintaining docket due dates and remarks in theFirm's trademark computerized docket system including incoming domestic and foreign communications and papers filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark O f fice (USPTO)
Adapting to specific docketing procedures for certain clients while ensuring that firm policies and risk management are adhered to
Processing delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures
Conducting quality checks on work performed by trademark docket clerks and trademark docket specialists as needed
Programming, running, and delivering docket reports to attorneys and legal staff
Monitoring trademark daily dockets and provide call up services to attorneys and other trademark team members as necessary to clear final dates
Generating new trademark matter number request reports and send them to the new business department
Performing other duties as assigned
High school diploma
5 to 7 years of trademark docketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPI experience is preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work
Self-starter with a professional demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and ability to adapt to new software programs
Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude
Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Domestic partner coverage
Parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting "Careers."
For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is: $84,200.00 - $.
For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $80,500.00 - $.
For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $91,500.00 - $.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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