IP Docketing Specialist

Haynes and Boone • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The IP Docketing Specialist supports the multi-office Intellectual Property group in a high-volume, team-oriented environment. The role focuses on U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution docketing, ensuring docketing database records and deadlines are timely and accurate. The position reports directly to the Intellectual Property Support Manager and has no subordinate staff.

The role requires at least two years of Intellectual Property deadline docketing experience, including U.S. and foreign patents. Trademark experience is a plus. A high school diploma is required, and a college degree is preferred. The work takes place in an office environment and involves regular computer and office-equipment use, frequent communication, and prolonged stationary work.

Requirements

• At least two years of Intellectual Property deadline docketing experience.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign patent docketing.
• High school diploma.
• Experience with electronic docketing software applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy review.
• Familiarity with docketing best practices and resourcefulness in verifying data accuracy.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and Adobe.
• Ability to adapt to new computer software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and responsible.

Nice To Haves

• Trademark experience.
• Knowledge of PATTSY docketing software.
• College degree.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming Intellectual Property group correspondence to identify due dates or reminder dates to docket or de-docket in the database.
• Process and forward information about docketed deadlines to appropriate individuals.
• Create database records, annotate entries as appropriate, and verify entered data for accuracy.
• Maintain current deadlines in accordance with received correspondence and applicable country-law requirements.
• Help verify and update patent and trademark case status by reviewing records displayed at the USPTO and foreign PTOs.
• Docket internal docket slips.
• Prepare reports for attorneys and staff.
• Assist with assigned special projects.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with U.S. and foreign prosecution deadline verifications as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED