IP Docketing Specialist - Legal

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Your Role: IP Docketing Specialist

The Intellectual Property (“IP”) Docketing Specialist maintains the global IP docketing database or calendar for Elanco’s patents and trademarks.  An IP docket is a highly technical calendar and database that keeps track of documents and deadlines associated with Elanco’s IP portfolio.  There are numerous deadlines associated with IP filings, and it is important to have a reliable, current, and complete IP docketing system in which to track and monitor deadlines, manage tasks, and measure performance .

Your Responsibilities:

• The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for maintaining and monitoring all the information in Elanco’s IP docket using Elanco’s IP docketing software, currently AQX by Anaqua, Inc.
• The IP Docketing Specialist duties include inputting data, updating matters, uploading documents, running specific reports, using the software to send emails or other communications, etc.  The IP Docketing Specialist will be responsible for daily receiving, reviewing, and recording emails from global patent and trademark offices, agents, and/or law firms and timely docketing that correspondence, office actions, and deadlines in Elanco’s IP docketing software
• The IP Docketing Specialist works closely with Elanco’s Global Intellectual Property (“IP”) Team and in particular with its IP paralegals.  It is expected that the IP Docketing Specialist will have weekly meetings with at least the IP paralegals and also be expected to attend and participate in weekly IP Team meetings. IP Docket Specialist may also need to interact with global patent and trademark offices, agents, and/or law firms.  It is expected that the IP Docketing Specialist will adjust their working hours to accommodate the working hours of these respective offices, agents, and firms.
• The IP Docketing Specialist will be expected to be able to fluently and effectually communicate in English, both verbally and writing.  From time to time, the IP Docketing Specialist will be called upon to give verbal updates, briefings, and reports as well as to train others on various aspects of the docketing processes and protocols.  Thus, communication, training and coaching skills will be very important as well.
• The IP Docketing Specialist will be expected to understand and be, or quickly become, proficient in all relevant aspects of Anaqua AQX and/or any other IP docketing software Elanco may employ.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• At least 2 years in AQX by Anaqua
• Education: Bachelors, higher degree or a related discipline.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Sound experience in IP Docketing, Global registration.
• Good experience in IP - Patents & Trademarks, Tracking of documents.
• Hands on experience in Anaqua.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%
• Location: India, Bangalore

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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