Docketing Coordinator

Morgan Benjamin Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Benjamin Search Group partners with a well established IP law firm in Houston to locate a Docketing Coordinator to join their team. This role focuses on accuracy, deadlines, and hands-on docketing support in a fast-paced IP environment.

You will manage patent and trademark docketing, review USPTO communications, maintain records, generate reports, and assist attorneys with prosecution matters while collaborating closely with IP staff.

Qualifications

• IP law, patent prosecution, or docketing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of deadlines and the importance of accurate docket management.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with IPManager (TIPMS) or similar IP docketing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily patent and trademark docketing and enter critical deadlines into the docketing database.
• Review incoming and outgoing USPTO correspondence and electronic filings.
• Maintain and update U.S. and foreign patent and trademark case records.
• Generate daily and weekly docket reminder reports.
• Prepare docket and patent status reports for attorneys and clients.
• Assist with auditing and entering IP prosecution matters transferred into the firm.
• Monitor annuities and assist with quarterly annuity payments.
• Work closely with attorneys, patent coordinators, and other members of the IP team.

Skills

IP law

Patent prosecution

Docketing experience

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Tools

IPManager (TIPMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

I’m partnering with a well established intellectual property law firm in Houston to find a Docketing Coordinator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with IP docketing or patent prosecution experience who is highly organized, detail oriented, and understands just how critical accuracy and deadlines are within an IP practice.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily patent and trademark docketing and enter critical deadlines into the docketing database
• Review incoming and outgoing USPTO correspondence and electronic filings
• Maintain and update U.S. and foreign patent and trademark case records
• Generate daily and weekly docket reminder reports
• Prepare docket and patent status reports for attorneys and clients
• Assist with auditing and entering IP prosecution matters transferred into the firm
• Monitor annuities and assist with quarterly annuity payments
• Work closely with attorneys, patent coordinators, and other members of the IP team

What We’re Looking For:

• IP law, patent prosecution, or docketing experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of deadlines and the importance of accurate docket management
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with IPManager (TIPMS) or similar IP docketing software is a plus