Docketing Specialist

Anaqua is looking for a Docketing Specialist to join our Services team, working fully remotely within the United States. In this role, you will monitor incoming communications from outside counsel and patent offices worldwide, keeping docket records accurate and deadlines under control across the full IP lifecycle. You will work closely with paralegals and legal teams to support both U.S. and foreign prosecution matters.

You’ll Love This Job If You Like To:

• Monitor incoming communications received from outside counsel, foreign agents, US Patent and Trademark Office and other PTO’s to ensure timely review and processing.
• Review incoming docketing related communications for PTO requirements, deadlines, and identifying bibliographic information.
• Update records with bibliographic information as provided in official PTO documents and filed responses.
• Update records with tasks and corresponding deadlines, or closure of tasks and corresponding deadlines, as provided in official PTO documents and filed responses
• Provide assistance to client and paralegals with U.S. and foreign prosecution related projects.
• Ensure consistent application of identified Anaqua Quality Assurance in the review and processing of incoming communications.
• Use PTO, IP-related, and other known resources to competently identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies related to application or database error and/or anomalies.

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• 2+ years of patent experience, preferably in a patent docket environment.
• Expertise in IP filing and prosecution practices in the US, PCT, EP, and other major jurisdictions world-wide.
• Bachelor's degree required
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Must be able to work remotely in the United States
• Experience working in ANAQUA and/or PATTSY platforms. FIP and other platform experience a plus.
• Experience working in a docketing quality assurance (QA) role a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and consistently follow Anaqua docketing standard operating procedure.
• Must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks

Perks & Benefits:

• Hybrid or fully remote work model
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Casual and fun work environment
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 8 company holidays, plus 2 floating holidays