IP Docketing Specialist; Trademark, Copyright Advertising

IP Docketing Specialist (Trademark, Copyright, & Advertising)
Cooley is seeking an IP Docketing Specialist (Trademark, Copyright, & Advertising) to join the IP Services team.
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* * Hybrid Schedule Philosophy**:
As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days.

Employees on a hybrid work schedule must work from their regular state of residence during hybrid remote days and are expected to be within a commutable distance of a Cooley office. (Department director or manager will provide direction on your schedule and any in-office expectations).

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* Position summary:

** The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for efficient and accurate completion of IP (Patent/TCA) docketing functions in accordance with firm and IP practice procedures and policies. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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* Position responsibilities:

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* · Accurately and reliably perform daily docketing and/or de-docketing functions of US and foreign IP matters firm wide, processing IP correspondence to and from clients, foreign associates, and government IP offices with an emphasis on attention to detail  
· Regularly communicate with practitioners, paralegals and specialists to ascertain actions being taken  
· Provide superior customer service to the IP Services group by keeping practitioners, paralegals and specialists advised of matters arising with applications/registrations  
· Review PTO filings and process electronic filing notices from the USPTO  
· Navigate various US and Foreign sites, including but not limited to USPTO PAIR, WIPO, EPO, etc.  
· Assist practitioners, paralegals and specialists with obtaining data, reports, and charts from the IP Management System (IPMS)  
· Confirm that all critical deadlines have been handled appropriately, following up as needed, and proactively seek guidance for any unresponsive client teams  
· Follow second eye policy and other quality checks to ensure accuracy  
· Keep current with regulatory changes in IP prosecution
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* Skills and experience:

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* Required:

· After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications  
· Available to work overtime, as required  
· 3+ years of relevant IP experience     Preferred:  
· Bachelor’s degree  
· Previous law firm experience  
· Experience researching IP status and history in PTO databases, including USPTO systems (TSDR, TESS, l), WIPO Madrid Monitor, the EUIPO eSearch, TMview, as well as public databases in other jurisdictions  
· Possess working knowledge and keep abreast of rules according to USPTO procedures, 37 C.F.R., the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP)      
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* Competencies:

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* · Ability to work independently and under pressure/tight time constraints   
· Aptitude for multi-tasking   
· Creative and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and process improvement   
· Strong analytical ability and implementation skills   
· Strong project management skills   
· Flexible and agile, ability to reprioritize with changes in the business   
· Ability to meet deadlines and effectively complete operational and project-based assignments   
· Strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude   
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and management skills   
· Customer service oriented, as demonstrated by strong attention to detail, organization and ability to…