Minuet by Black Hills IP

Minuet, developed by Black Hills IP, is a scalable IP docketing solution offering real-time updates from the USPTO and foreign patent offices. A knowledge base of legal rules ensures docket events are set correctly based on each jurisdiction’s deadlines. The system automatically codes tasks for annuities, office actions, or disclaimers. Users can generate client-facing reports summarizing prosecution stages. Minuet integrates with multiple payment providers for renewal fees. With rule-based docketing and broad coverage, Minuet suits firms or corporations seeking to reduce manual date tracking and compliance errors.