Troutman Pepper Locke

IPDocketingManager

$130–185k Atlanta, Georgia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“IP Docketing Manager at Troutman Pepper Locke. Skills: IP docketing, Team management, IP management systems. Oversee IP docketing function. Manage day-to-day operations of IP docketing team”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Resourcefulness

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum five (5) years of progressive Intellectual Property management experience overseeing a team of docketing professionals, Experience working with database file management systems, Prior experience in a law firm environment, Proficiency in project management methodologies, Proficiency in change management methodologies, Proficiency in IP Management Systems, Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

What You'll Do.

Oversee IP docketing function

Manage day-to-day operations of IP docketing team

Perform quality control

Ensure accuracy of docketing activities

Ensure timeliness of docketing activities

Ensure consistency of docketing activities

Adhere to firm policies

Adhere to applicable rules and deadlines

Lead and manage docketing staff

Monitor staff workload

Support staff development

Support staff upskilling

Recruit new team members

Onboard new team members

Conduct performance reviews

Address personnel matters

Design audit initiatives

Drive corrective actions

Generate metrics reports

Review metrics reports

Interpret metrics reports

Identify key findings

Present key findings to leadership

Present risks to leadership

Review country practice

Coordinate research on deadlines

Coordinate research on rules

Partner with IP Operations to update docketing rules

Partner with IP Operations to update docketing procedures

Manage docketing rules

Maintain docketing rules

Manage docketing templates

Maintain docketing templates

Manage standard operating procedures

Maintain standard operating procedures

Serve as subject matter expert on IP procedures

Serve as subject matter expert on IP regulations

Serve as subject matter expert on docketing best

Partner with departments to support firm workflows

Partner with departments to enhance firm workflows

Oversee IP portfolio intakes

Oversee IP portfolio transitions

Ensure accurate setup of new client portfolios

Ensure accurate mapping of new client portfolios

Ensure accurate transfer of data in IPMS

Coordinate IP management system onboarding

Deliver IP management system onboarding

Coordinate docketing onboarding for attorneys

Deliver docketing onboarding for attorneys

Coordinate docketing onboarding for staff

Deliver docketing onboarding for staff

Provide system training

Introduce docketing team

Provide guidance on effective support

Manage offboarding activities

Provide process reminders

Maintain confidentiality of firm information

Maintain confidentiality of client information

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with staff; Collaborate with attorneys; Collaborate with IP Operations; Collaborate with Practice Management; Collaborate with firm leadership; Collaborate across practice groups; Collaborate across offices; Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Effective communication; Writing skills; Proofreading skills; Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Change management

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