· Calendars dates in connection with patent and trademark application filings, formalities, office actions, maintenance fees · Downloads electronic correspondence from USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents and file into document management system · Circulates incoming correspondence from USPTO, foreign patent offices, or foreign agents to appropriate attorney teams · Prepares firm-standard and custom docket reports · Proactively monitors due dates to ensure deadlines are timely met · Reviews outstanding dates in docketing database, consult with supervisor, and advance or de-docket as instructed · Opens and closes matters in docketing database as needed · Assists with intakes and transfers in connection with new clients, attorney hires, attorney departures, or change in counsel · Participates in IP practice group and docketing team meetings · Provides back-up support to other docketers as needed · Performs other tasks as assigned |