IP Docketing Assistant

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🕒 August 28

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $19 - $40 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

⚖️ Legal

🤝 B2B

🔬 Science

Legal • B2B • Science

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P. C. is a Washington, D. C. metro-area intellectual property law firm founded in 2006 that provides patent, trademark, and copyright services to domestic and international clients. The firm combines legal, engineering, and scientific expertise—many attorneys have technical backgrounds and prior USPTO examiner experience—to deliver tailored, efficient, and cost‑effective IP strategies for corporations, mid-sized businesses, start-ups, and universities. Multilingual capabilities and proximity to the USPTO support timely global IP prosecution and counseling.

📋 Description

• Review, prioritize, process, and docket incoming mail and email from clients, foreign associates, opposing counsel, and the USPTO • Open new matters and create and maintain electronic files • Ensure incoming documents are complete and compliant with USPTO requirements and MG-IP procedures • Support the patent prosecution process through administrative and docketing functions • Prepare client correspondence and invoices • Generate reports and maintain spreadsheets and databases • Proofread documents • Prepare and file documents with the USPTO • Maintain compliance with USPTO requirements and MG-IP policies and procedures • Contribute to special projects and other firm initiatives as needed

🎯 Requirements

• 2 years of general intellectual property experience • Working familiarity with the patent prosecution process • Basic understanding of USPTO rules, procedures, formalities, and deadlines • Strong organizational and writing skills • Precise proofreading skills and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks • Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment • Computer literacy and capability in Chrome and Microsoft Office • Ability to lift/carry at least 20 lbs • High school diploma or GED certificate • Prior patent docketing experience preferred but not required • Prior trademark docketing experience is a plus but not required; willingness to learn if absent

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Fully remote work from home • Comprehensive on-the-job training • Professional yet collegial work environment • Career growth opportunities • Stimulating and rewarding career opportunity