Docketing Specialist (1204)

*This position is fully remote with the option to commute into one of our offices if desired. Candidates must reside in the United States.*

Youll love this job if you like to:

• Monitor incoming communications received from outside counsel, foreign agents, US Patent and Trademark Office and other PTOs 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 youll need to be successful:

• 1 years of patent experience, preferably in a patent docket environment.
• 2 years of trademark experience, preferably in a trademark docket environment
• Expertise in IP filing and prosecution practices in the US, PCT, EP, and other major jurisdictions world-wide.
• Bachelor's degree or related experience
• 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

Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services. Anaquas AQX platform combines best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaquas solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators in large and medium-sized companies use the platform for their IP management needs. The companys global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

Anaqua is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identification, family responsibilities, genetic information, spouses of protected veterans, or any other characteristic of status protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Lindsay Fegan, HR Director at LFegan@anaqua.com. We will work with you to identify and provide appropriate accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship on the company.

As a federal contractor, Anaqua also maintains affirmative action programs to implement out equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employees or applicants who wish to review the full narrative portion of Anaqua's affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting HR Director, Lindsay Fegan during normal business hours.

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