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Intellectual Property Docketing Manager

The Intellectual Property Docketing Manager oversees a team of docketing specialists, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in managing patent and trademark prosecution matters. This role involves coordinating the transfer-in of IP cases, maintaining recordkeeping standards, and developing workflow processes in collaboration with the IP administration team. The manager serves as the main contact for matter transfers, communicates with clients and external counsel, and troubleshoots complex docketing issues with proactive solutions. Strong leadership skills and extensive experienceat least 10 years in US and foreign patent and trademark docketing, including 3+ years in a supervisory roleare essential. The position requires excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, along with familiarity with docketing systems such as FoundationIP, CPI, or Pattsy. The manager must be adaptable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Reporting directly to the Director of IP Administration, the role emphasizes collaboration across teams and continuous process improvement. This position has a remote work arrangement, with the expectation to be in the office (Downtown Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, Del Mar, CA, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley) on an as-needed basis. Salary range is $130,000 to $160,000.