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IP Docketing Specialist
Location:Houston, TX
Hybrid: 3 days onsite
Employees: 1,500 | Team Size: 10+
Industry: Law Firm
Opportunity at a Full-Service Law Firm with a diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration. The firm’s core values are reflected in client experiences by developing a deep understanding of client business. The firm invests in professional growth, hires problem solvers, and upholds a collective sense of integrity.
The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for the accurate review, entering, and processing of IP Prosecution correspondence (patent, trademark, and copyright) including both Domestic and Foreign docketing. This specialist must have prior IP Prosecution docketing experience of at least 3-5 years and demonstrate high attention to detail, excellent execution, and communication skills.
Most Important Responsibilities:
- Responsible for entering and tracking critical dates concerning Patent and Trademark prosecution while determining the appropriate information to enter the docket in a timely and accurate manner.
- Interpreting official documents and correspondence to gather necessary information for entry into CPi.
- Processes and interprets incoming correspondence from the PTO, attorneys, clients, and foreign associates for entering in the docket database.
- Prepares timely and accurate reports, searching for and retrieving filing information from websites if/when needed to maintain the integrity of the CPi database.
- Responsible for accurate review and second checking of team members' work, processing and docketing all documents received from the PTO and foreign associates, as well as maintenance of IP records and related docket entries in CPi.
What you can bring to the table to impact this role, team, and organization:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal certificate
- 3-5 years of IP prosecution docketing experience, preferably in a law firm
- Prior experience with CPI docketing systems
- Advanced computer, outlook, and Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel)
- Excellent organizational skills including strong planning and execution and proactive in taking ownership of daily work
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, Sick Time, HSA & FSA Options, 401K
Compensation: $78,000 – 104,000 / year
