What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist position at Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone?
Miller Canfield is an international law firm with more than 200 attorneys in 18 offices and affiliated locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East. We are a full-service law firm, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, earning client trust the same way it has since 1852 - with hard work, responsiveness and world-class legal service. U.S. News & World Report has named Miller Canfield one of the best law firms to work for in 2024. Our mission is to engage the best people to deliver the best possible results for our clients. We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist in our Detroit, MI office.
Working as an IP Docketing Specialist, you will:
- Be responsible for downloading, docketing and reporting all incoming electronic mail from the USPTO and WIPO
- Prepare and distribute docket reports as requested by attorneys and team members
- Communicate with USPTO and WIPO to confirm deadlines
- Docket U.S. and foreign patent and trademark dates
- Manage correspondence with foreign agents and interact with attorneys and agents across multiple office locations
- Be accountable for meeting established deadlines
- Proofread and file IP Documents with the USPTO
- Correspond with clients, attorneys and staff to respond to inquiries
- Calendar deadlines
- Coordinate client billing on matters; and assist with client billing processes
An ideal candidate has:
- Associate's degree or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 3 years of related experience
- Experience with payment of annuities and maintenance fees
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks at a time with strong initiative
- The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Great attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, USPTO filing systems
- Working knowledge of CPI (preferred)
Miller Canfield offers a competitive compensation and benefit package partnered with a welcoming, entrepreneurial and supportive work environment. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements via the Apply link.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person