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IP Docketing Specialist (Trademark, Copyright, & Advertising)

San Diego, USFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Manage daily docketing and de-docketing functions for US and foreign IP matters, ensuring accurate tracking of deadlines and correspondence for trademark, copyright, and advertising cases.

Role type

IP Docketing Specialist

Builds

IP prosecution timelines and correspondence logs for law firm clients

Domain

Intellectual Property Law / Legal Operations

Required skills

IP docketing, USPTO database navigation (PAIR, TSDR, TESS), foreign IP office navigation (WIPO, EPO), deadline management, Microsoft Office, iManage

Preferred skills

Law firm experience, IP status research, USPTO rule knowledge (37 C.F.R., TMEP)

Technologies

USPTO PAIR, WIPO Madrid Monitor, EUIPO eSearch, TMview, iManage, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Process IP correspondence between clients, associates, and government offices; review PTO filings and electronic notices; confirm critical deadlines and follow up on unresponsive teams; generate data reports from IP Management Systems; maintain accuracy via second-eye quality checks.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC