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Hybrid IP Docket Analyst — Patent Pro in Docketing

Foley & Lardner LLP
Full TimemidHybrid
Washington, District of Columbia, US$76k – $108kPosted April 7, 2026

Job Description

Intellectual Property Docket Analyst

US-Washington DC | US-WI-Madison | US-TX-Dallas

ID

2026-3464

Category

Legal

Type

Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Scheduled Hours

40

Workplace

Hybrid

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid

The Intellectual Property (IP) Docket Analyst is responsible for analyzing incoming mail, including electronic mail, hard copy mail and faxes, and other pertinent data to be entered into the IP Docketing database; runs and clears daily dockets; prepares special reports for attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

Analyze incoming correspondence related to the prosecution of intellectual property rights, discerning the pertinent information and entering it into the docketing database

  • Reconcile client, foreign agent and attorney correspondence against docketed due dates in order to rectify the daily docket
  • Research the Code of Federal Regulations, Manual of Industrial Property, Kluwer IP Law and other Intellectual Property resources to resolve complex docketing issues
  • Professional and effective communication with attorneys and staff, to include answering docket related questions
  • Timely preparation of customized reports
  • Resolve inaccuracies and other associated requests where applicable
  • Perform all other job related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in IP Docketing required
  • US Patent prosecution knowledge required; foreign and/or trademark prosecution knowledge a plus

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Madison - $63,900 to $89,500

Dallas - $70,300 to $98,500

Washington D.C. - $76,700 to $107,400

Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

We invite you to consider a career with Foley.

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