IP Docketing Specialist (Intellectual Property)

Location: Houston, United States of America; office environment.

Company

hirify.global is a law firm providing legal services to corporate clients in the United States and internationally, including intellectual property services.

What you will do

• Review incoming correspondence for the Intellectual Property group and determine deadlines or reminder dates to docket or de-docket.
• Process and forward deadline information to the appropriate attorneys and staff.
• Create and update docketing database records, annotate entries, and verify data accuracy.
• Maintain current deadlines according to received correspondence and applicable country law requirements.
• Verify and update patent and trademark case statuses using USPTO and foreign PTO records.
• Prepare reports, docket internal docket slips, assist with special projects, and support attorneys and paralegals with U.S. and foreign prosecution deadline verifications.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position in a high-volume, team-oriented office environment.
• Regular communication with firm attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Work involves computer-based office duties, with occasional movement around the office and handling documents or files weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Inclusive workplace focused on respect, teamwork, professional reputation, and client relationships.