The HT Group has a legal services client in Austin, TX looking for a Patent Coordinator who is detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized to support patent prosecution activities and legal administrative functions in a fast-paced intellectual property environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file U.S. patent applications and prosecution documents under attorney review
- Coordinate inventor documentation, including Assignments and Declarations
- Draft and manage Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) for attorney review
- Support and monitor dockets to ensure timely action and compliance
- Perform New Business Intake (NBI) processes and manage patent correspondence
- Liaise with clients and foreign associates regarding IP filings and documentation
- Conduct patent, bibliography, and family searches
- Generate and manage docket reports using IPManager
- Enter billable time and support administrative processes under attorney guidance
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of U.S. Intellectual Property law, USPTO procedures, and patent lifecycle
- Proficiency with IP-related systems including IPManager, iManage, USPTO, ePCT, Elite, and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with foreign filing processes and MPEP guidelines
- Excellent communication, time management, and client service skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field, or IP Paralegal Certification preferred
- Minimum 3 years of IP administrative experience
All qualified applicants may apply below or send an email to tatum.teer@theHTgroup.com.