Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a IP&T Docket Supervisor, Trademark Docket. This position can be fully remote or hybrid and reports to the Senior Manager, IP&T Docket.
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and supervision to junior, mid-level and senior Trademark Docket staff. Complete and deliver mid-year and year-end performance reviews.
- Overall responsibility for quality assurance on all work performed by junior, mid-level and senior Trademark Docket staff.
- Establish workflow, work schedule, and communication within and among the Trademark Docket team.
- Database maintenance including status checks, past due dates, and overall data integrity of the trademark portfolio.
- Ensure docketing of matters is timely and efficiently processed within the trademark team and accurately forwarded to necessary departments and/or individuals thereafter.
- Assist the team with daily tasks including, but not limited to, daily docketing / de-docketing, creating new records from new matter requests, and global updates.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of the docketing specialists and establish a program to cross-train specialists in all areas of responsibility.
- Research and compile trademark rule/law change announcements for management review. Assist with the quarterly review of the docketing software law updates.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all foreign and domestic trademark processes and procedures.
- Assist IP&T attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries with special trademark client projects as needed.
- Provide general and/or specialized docket reports upon request by attorneys and other firm personnel. Run and maintain regularly scheduled reports.
- Manage relationships between internal clients (IP Practice) and Trademark Docket to ensure high levels of satisfaction with support provided by Trademark Docket.
- Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred.
- Prior experience in a supervisory/management role.
- Minimum 5 years of trademark docketing experience required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and team building skills.
- Experience utilizing intellectual property docketing software required; experience using Inprotech highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of U.S. and international trademark docketing rules/laws/due date calculations, including prosecution and opposition/cancellation proceedings.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
About Dentons
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