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IP&T Docket Specialist (Patent)

Chicago, IL, USNew Orleans, LA, USKansas City, MO, USPhoenix, AZ, USSt. Louis, MO, USDallas, TX, USMiami, FL, USHouston, TX, USAtlanta, GA, US

Oct 15, 2025

The Firm is currently recruiting for an IP&T Docket Specialist, Patent Docket.

Responsibilities

• Docket incoming postal and electronic foreign and domestic patent mail from the USPTO and foreign associates.

• De-docket action items from the docket system.

• Update critical information in the patent docketing database daily as indicated by attorney, paralegal and legal administrative assistant instructions.

• Create new patent records within the docketing software system and resolve any discrepancies within the new business intake system and the docketing software system.

• Generate basic docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants.

• Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants in a timely and efficient manner.

• Assist with developing and documenting patent docketing business processes.

• Assist the IP&T Docket Manager, Patent Docket with special projects/requests as needed.

• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience utilizing intellectual property docketing software; experience using Inprotech highly desirable

• Minimum 2 years direct patent docketing experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international patent processes and laws as they pertain to docketing

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience

Salary

Chicago Only DOE: $75,000 - $90,000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected].

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