Patent Docketing Specialist (IP)

About the role

Join Anaqua’s leading Intellectual Property management team as a Patent Docketing Specialist. You will manage docketing activities for US and non‑US patents, ensuring accurate data entry, deadline tracking, and quality audits.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain patent docketing for US and international jurisdictions in the IPMS system.
• Upload, link, and update bibliographic information for all relevant documents.
• Generate reminders and alerts so paralegals and attorneys meet filing deadlines.
• Perform quality audits on client‑provided documents and internal patent processes.
• Review prosecution documents received via shared mailbox and follow SOPs.
• Report docketing queries to managers or clients as needed.

Required profile

• 1.8 to 7 years of experience in patent docketing or related IP support roles.
• Familiarity with filing and prosecution practices in USPTO, PCT, EP, JP, CN and other major jurisdictions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Experience with Anaqua or Pattsy Wave platforms (preferred).
• Proficiency in using IPMS for docketing and document management.