Patent Docket Specialist (Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix) (#3854)

We are seeking a Patent Docket Specialist for our Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix office. In this role, you will support all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent docketing across Dorsey’s IP offices. Are you passionate about IP? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail? Are you a problem-solver and a strong communicator? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you.

In This Role, You Will

• Accurately docket new patent application filings, incoming office actions, formalities and all other correspondence related to the filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent matters.
• Review and comprehend documents submitted or received from the USPTO, international patent offices and foreign agents to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed in accordance with established practice procedures.
• Maintain accurate patent docket records and respective matter information in the IP docket database; may include conducting periodic system audits.
• Monitor outstanding open due dates in IP docket database and follow up with attorneys and internal client teams or advance due dates in accordance with existing country law and established practice procedures.
• Maintain and distribute various matter and docket reports to attorneys and internal client teams in accordance with established practice procedures.
• Create new docket records in the IP docket database.
• Assist with intake and transfer-outs, and respective auditing of all patent transfer files; accurately update the IP docket database accordingly.
• Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage as needed.
• Assist docket staff, attorneys and support staff with other tasks as needed.
• May perform other duties not listed above.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Competent ability to interface with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, WIPO, and other websites regarding patent matters.
• Competent organizational skills and ability to manage a large volume of action items in a timely manner.
• Competent ability to work and communicate effectively with firm personnel and clients.
• Competent ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Competent ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills.
• Competent computer skills including basic word processing and data entry.
• Competent ability to organize information using various manual and computer formats.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.
  
  

Preferred

• At least 2 years of patent docketing experience in a law firm environment.
• Competent knowledge of, and exposure to, docketing databases; Foundation IP is preferred.
• Competent understanding of national and international patent law.
  
  

About Dorsey

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17 hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One Of Our Greatest Strengths Is a Friendly, Cooperative Culture That Values And Appreciates Each Individual. Dorsey Has Received External Recognition For Our Welcoming Workplace, Including

• Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
• Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
• 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
• Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
• Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
  
  

Reasonable Accommodations

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How To Apply

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Colorado and Minnesota only is $29.00 to $36.00 per hour.

This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Applications will be accepted through February 7, 2025.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

Office Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Salt Lake City, UT

Denver, CO

Phoenix, AZ