$110,000–$135,000 Per Year
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Docketing System, IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Leadership, Legal, Mail Processing, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Patents, People Management, Procedure Implementation, Quality Control, Standards Development, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Trademarks, iManage
Intellectual Property Docket Supervisor
A leading California law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Docket Supervisor to oversee its IP docketing function and manage a team of Docket Specialists. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented professional with deep experience in patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution docketing, who can lead operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance across all deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the IP docketing team and overall docketing function.
- Review and docket incoming correspondence from USPTO, foreign associates, and trademark offices.
- Maintain and audit docket systems to ensure all deadlines are accurate and up to date.
- Develop and implement standardized docketing procedures and quality control processes.
- Serve as liaison between attorneys, docketing team, and external vendors (AltLegal, Anaqua, Foundation IP).
- Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly docket reports.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of all docketed matters.
- Support file transfers and assist with verification of docket entries.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of patent and trademark docketing experience required.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of USPTO systems (e.g., eTEAS, TESS, TSDR, TTAB, PAIR).
- Experience with iManage and advanced Excel skills.
- Familiarity with docketing platforms such as AltLegal, Anaqua, or Foundation IP.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Salary Range: $110,000–$135,000 (based on experience)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, 401(k) with a profit sharing contribution, 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start
If you are an experienced Intellectual Property Docket Supervisor interested in learning more, please apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled