IP Docket Specialist
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential duties.
- A minimum of eight years of progressive Intellectual Property experience providing quality control to a docketing department.
- Experience with docket software applications.
- Experience with and strong understanding of domestic and foreign patent matters.
- A strong understanding of United States and non-United States patent statutory laws.
- The ability to work under pressure while producing a high volume of information with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent proofreading skills and strong attention to detail.
- The ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems related to managing data.
- The ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively with team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective interpersonal skills to communicate and follow instructions effectively with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
- Conduct accurate and timely quality control reviews of all United States and non-United States statutory patent docketing entries for the IP Docket team.
- Assist in creating and implementing new training materials.
- Support the development and implementation of new docketing policies and procedures to enhance user service while mitigating risk.
- Manage incoming data quality from transferring-in portfolios and provide specialized support to attorney teams throughout the transfer-in process.
- Provide backup for Docketing Specialists to maintain the firm's standard operating procedures.
- Offer guidance and address docket-related inquiries and issues for the Intellectual Property team, including attorneys and staff.
- Ensure the docket database is accurately maintained and generate reports as needed or upon request.
- Collaborate with Docketing Specialists and team members to achieve the goals of the IP sections and the firm.
- Maintain professional contact with attorneys, staff, and clients while ensuring the confidentiality of the Docket Department and the firm's clients.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of docketing documents received from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, adhering to requirements established by the Code of Federal Regulations, clients, and non-United States government agencies or associates.
- Provide detailed and accurate information to IP attorneys and staff regarding client information and deadlines to support effective Docket Department operations.
- Collaborate with all departments to understand their processes and assist with the firm's day-to-day operations.
- Equivalent specialized training or certification, such as paralegal studies, is beneficial.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and produce high-quality results while multitasking independently and collaboratively.
About the company
Troutman Pepper provides legal and advisory services to businesses across many industries. The firm has more than 1,600 attorneys in over 30 offices worldwide, handling corporate, regulatory, litigation, intellectual property, and transactional work. It operates a government relations arm, Troutman Pepper Strategies, to manage public policy and advocacy for clients. The key differentiator is the integration of traditional legal services with active government relations and issue management, along with deep expertise in energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and insurance. The firm’s goal is to help clients manage risk, comply with regulations, and resolve disputes by offering coordinated legal counsel and strategic policy support across global locations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1890
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What believers are saying
- August 21, 2026 capital-markets tables showed stronger debt and high-yield momentum.
- Private equity and investment funds ranks rose to No. 18 in The Deal.
- September 23, 2026 Reed Balmer hire strengthens fund formation and SEC-examination work.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 breach exposed roughly 37,000 people, triggering class action Wilson v. Troutman Pepper.
- Reuters reported August 18, 2026 retaliation and billing-fraud allegations from Matthew Cali.
- A trust collapse would cripple referral-driven practices and accelerate client defections in 2027.
What makes Troutman Pepper unique
- September 2026 hires Reed Balmer, Yuliya Feldman, Dan Monger, and Sean Higgins deepen platform.
- June 4, 2026 Chambers rankings gave 368 placements, proving broad national reach.
- Its energy, insurance, restructuring, and capital markets benches fit middle-market clients.
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Troutman Pepper Locke adds experienced Investment Funds leader Reed Balmer to Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Troutman Pepper Locke has added Reed Balmer as a partner in the firm's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. Balmer brings more than two decades of experience advising private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund managers in addition to independent sponsors, family offices, and institutional investors on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory compliance. Balmer joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Finn Dixon & Herling, where he led the firm's investment management practice. "The Troutman Pepper Locke brand recognition, industry knowledge, and established middle-market reputation are exactly what I've been looking for to deepen client relationships and continue growing my practice," said Balmer. "Fund sponsors require support that extends beyond formation, and Troutman Pepper Locke's capabilities in corporate transactions, tax, health care, ERISA, employment, real estate, energy, and litigation can meet their needs across the full lifecycle." Balmer's practice centers on the full formation lifespan, from iterating on and sharpening investment theses and preparing term sheets, through drafting and negotiating governing documents and side letters, to guiding managers through state and federal filings and registration. He advises both established and emerging managers launching their initial and successor funds, as well as independent sponsors, club funds, promise funds, and other vehicles raising capital for each of their investments. Balmer takes a strategy-driven approach to structuring, beginning each engagement by understanding the fund's investment objectives and underlying assets before drafting terms, a methodology that applies across asset classes from private companies to real estate to commodities. Balmer also represents institutional investors, family offices, wealth managers, and other institutions in connection with investments into third-party private funds and co-investment vehicles. Balmer works with his clients to implement and maintain tailored compliance programs for registered and exempt reporting advisers and represents clients in SEC and state examinations and investigations in partnership with litigation counsel as needed. He has broad experience representing funds of funds, institutional investors, foundations, and foreign advisers, and has developed a focused practice serving sponsors on capital formation, regulatory compliance, and succession planning. "Reed is a strong addition to the group, and his experience will integrate seamlessly with our Investment Funds and Investment Management Services team," said Stephanie Pindyck Costantino, a partner and leader of the firm's Investment Funds and Investment Management Services team. "Today's fund clients need counsel that can go deep on formation and then stay with them through the full fund lifecycle, including deploying that capital over the life of the fund; that's what we do every day." "Reed's arrival reflects the continued strategic growth of our nationally recognized private equity platform," added Paul Mahoney, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. "He brings the kind of investment management and fund formation experience that adds important depth to our group at a time when clients are looking for sophisticated, practical counsel across increasingly complex fund and secondary transaction structures. We are thrilled to have him at Troutman Pepper Locke." Troutman Pepper Locke's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice has recently earned recognition across key industry league tables. The firm ranked No. 18 among private equity law firms nationally in The Deal's Q2 2026 Private Equity League Tables, climbing 16 spots from Q1. In PitchBook's Q2 2026 Global League Tables, the firm ranked No. 18 most active in U.S. private equity, No. 12 most active in representing U.S. companies, and No. 11 most active in energy. In venture capital, the firm ranked No. 10 in health care devices and supplies and No. 11 in health care services and systems. Troutman Pepper Locke's Private Equity and Investment Funds attorneys handle middle-market transactions for private equity clients alongside strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations, with core capabilities spanning mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and exit transactions. Analysis | Jobs | News
Troutman Pepper Locke hires Mayer Brown insurance lawyer in NY. Sept. 9, 2026, 9:56 AM PDT Bloomberg Law Automation Yuliya Feldman joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in its insurance transactional and regulatory practice group in New York, the firm announced Wednesday. Feldman advises U.S. domestic and international insurers, reinsurers, managing general agents, insurance intermediaries, and service contract providers on regulatory, transactional, and general corporate matters. Her practice spans the full lifecycle of insurance operations, covering formation and licensing, product development, complex structured reinsurance transactions, cybersecurity compliance, insurtech advisory support, and joint venture agreements in the life and annuities, health, property and casualty, financial guaranty, and title insurance industries, the firm said. She joins from Mayer Brown.
Troutman Pepper Locke adds Real Estate partner Dan Monger in Boston. Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Dan Monger has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's Real Estate Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Boston office. He brings a national practice spanning more than 40 states. Monger joins Troutman Pepper Locke from ArentFox Schiff, where he advised investment funds and REITs, private equity, commercial developers, Fortune 500 corporations, national retailers, and commercial lenders across the full spectrum of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, finance, and development. "Dan's arrival alongside the recent addition of Kate Pennartz in the firm's Dallas office reflects our continued commitment to growing our real estate team with talented attorneys across our national platform," said Tai Tran, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke's Real Estate Practice Group. "His background in architecture and experience with permitting and construction of new commercial projects strengthens our team's capabilities and will be integral to clients at every stage of a transaction." Monger has represented a publicly traded industrial REIT in more than 200 property acquisitions nationwide, negotiated leases covering millions of square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, and advised both landlords and tenants across a wide range of asset classes. His experience also extends to the real estate components of corporate mergers and acquisitions, distressed loan workouts, and foreclosures. He has also completed over $1 billion in sale-leaseback transactions. "Dan is well known across the Boston legal community, and his energy, combined with a team-first mentality, aligns perfectly with our culture. We are excited to welcome him to the Boston office," said Christine McCay, Boston Office Managing Partner. "Troutman Pepper Locke's capabilities span the full spectrum of real estate transactions, paired with national depth and reach. I'm excited to leverage that platform and continue to serve clients across the country at the highest level," said Monger. Troutman Pepper Locke's national Real Estate Practice Group helps clients in their most complex real estate transactions. Clients include owners, developers, and financiers of some of the largest projects across the country in both the private and public sectors. The practice has been recognized by several leading industry authorities, including Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Law Firms(R), among others. Analysis | Jobs | News
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP: healthcare authoritydeals & corporate governancedigital health & technologyotherpolicy & compliance. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP Faces Class Action Over Data Breach Affecting 36,000 Individuals On August 21, 2026, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, alleging the law firm failed to safeguard the personal data of over 36,000 clients and third parties. The breach, which occurred on August 19, 2026, exposed sensitive information due to what the complaint describes as inadequate security measures. The lawsuit claims Troutman Pepper's lax data protection protocols directly led to the incident, though specific details about the nature of the breach or the type of compromised data have not been disclosed. The case seeks damages for affected individuals, highlighting growing scrutiny over law firms' cybersecurity practices as high-value targets for attackers. The filing underscores the legal and financial risks organizations face when failing to secure client data, particularly in industries handling confidential information. No further updates on the breach's scope or the firm's response have been released as of the lawsuit's filing. "id": "tro1787434138", "linkid": "troutmanpepperlocke", "type": "Breach", "date": "8/2026", "severity": "85", "impact": "4", "explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks" {'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '36000', 'industry': 'Legal', 'location': 'U.S.', 'name': 'Troutman Pepper Locke LLP', 'type': 'Law Firm'}], 'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': '36000', 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High', 'type_of_data_compromised': 'Sensitive personal data'}, 'date_detected': '2026-08-19', 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2026-08-21', 'description': 'A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Troutman ' 'Pepper Locke LLP alleging failure to safeguard the personal ' 'data of over 36,000 clients and third parties. The breach ' 'exposed sensitive information due to inadequate security ' 'measures.', 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Legal and financial risks highlighted', 'data_compromised': 'Sensitive personal data', 'legal_liabilities': 'Class action lawsuit filed'}, 'post_incident_analysis': {'root_causes': 'Inadequate security measures'}, 'references': [{'date_accessed': '2026-08-21', 'source': 'Class action lawsuit filing'}], 'regulatory_compliance': {'legal_actions': 'Class action lawsuit filed'}, 'title': 'Troutman Pepper Locke LLP Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit', 'type': 'Data Breach', 'vulnerability_exploited': 'Inadequate security measures'} Published by Medical Equipment Manufacturer Faces Class Action Over Alleged Data Breach A former employee has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against... Aug 21, 2026 Cantex Inc. Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Consumer Information Cantex Inc., a Fort Worth, Texas-based manufacturer of PVC electrical conduit and... Aug 21, 2026 ASOS US Sales LLC Reports Data Breach Affecting Nearly 10,000 Consumers ASOS US Sales LLC, the U.S. arm... Aug 21, 2026
Troutman Pepper Locke earns more than 900 rankings in The Best Lawyers in America(R) and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America 2027 editions. Aug 20 2026 NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke is pleased to announce that more than 560 attorneys received over 900 recognitions in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America(R) and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America. In addition, the firm earned 24 "Lawyer of the Year" designations, an honor earned by just one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan area. Find the full lists of Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America(R) and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America. Lawyers of the Year