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🔹 Trademark Docketing Specialist | Hybrid | Multiple East Coast Locations 🔹
A highly respected, nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Trademark Docketing Specialist to join its growing Intellectual Property team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented IP professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support teams on sophisticated domestic and international trademark portfolios.
📍 Locations: Providence, RI | Boston, MA | Hartford, CT | West Hartford, CT | New Haven, CT | Stamford, CT | Greenwich, CT | New York, NY | Parsippany, NJ | Miami, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | Boca Raton, FL | Delray Beach, FL
🏢 Work Arrangement:
Hybrid schedule – 3 days onsite
💰 Compensation:
$85,000 – $105,000 comprehensive benefits package
What You'll Be Doing:
• Manage and maintain a sophisticated trademark docketing system
• Process U.S. and foreign trademark correspondence, deadlines, and filings
• Review and docket communications from trademark offices, foreign associates, and clients
• Monitor critical deadlines and ensure accuracy across trademark portfolios
• Generate and analyze docket reports
• Conduct trademark status research and verify case information
• Assist with trademark portfolio transfers, new matter intake, and database maintenance
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, records, billing, and administrative teams
• Support process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and best practices development
What We're Looking For:
✔ 3–6 years of trademark docketing experience
✔ Strong knowledge of U.S. and international trademark prosecution procedures
✔ Experience managing trademark deadlines, renewals, maintenance requirements, and post-registration matters
✔ Experience with WebTMS or similar IP docketing software
✔ Strong understanding of USPTO procedures and foreign trademark office practices
✔ Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
✔ Ability to work independently while managing multiple competing priorities
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000