Alex Weidman
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Currently working as a Patent Prosecution Specialist. Knowledgeable of MPEP and PCT rules. Savy in both Patent Center and ePCT. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Takes ownership of work and constantly looking to learn and add to skill set and knowledge base. Knowledgeable on all stages of patent application from provisional, to PCT, to 371 and Foreign Nationalizations, to allowance and grant, maintenance fees and yearly annuities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patent Prosecution Specialist
Morgan Lewis
03.2023 - Current
- Preparation & uploading of US Provisional, Non-Provisional, 371 National, and PCT Applications, and reporting such to client
- Gather and review items necessary for Foreign nationalizations of PCT applications and preparing formal communications to foreign agents requesting such
- Preparing shells for official responses to USPTO and PCT Actions
- Monitoring assigned client-matter in docket
- Production, distribution, and uploading of Declarations, Assignments, and any other formality items
- Upload and interfacing with Patent Center and ePCT as necessary
- Review foreign Office Actions for related US matters, and review for potential uncited references and prepare IDSes and retrieve Foreign and Non-Patent References as-needed
- Review client proformas with attorneys for accurateness as-needed
- Tasks as-assigned
Administrative Assistant - IP
Morgan Lewis
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Review of dockets for completeness
- Drafting client communications
- Preparation of prosecution documents as assigned
- Review of monthly billing items for conformity with various client schedules
IP Paralegal
Kim IP Law Group
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Retrieve daily PAIR communications from the USPTO
- Prepare ADS and other formal documents for application filing
- Uploading and submitting filings to Patent Center
- Drafting and sending client reporting letters
- Physical file management
- Docketing Trademark dates and reminders
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Bachelors of Liberal Arts - Sociology, Religion, Art History
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.2013
Skills
- Intellectual Property Law
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Outlook
- Legal Research
- Calendar Management
- IDS
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Patent Prosecution Specialist
Morgan Lewis
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant - IP
Morgan Lewis
01.2022 - 03.2023
IP Paralegal
Kim IP Law Group
07.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Liberal Arts - Sociology, Religion, Art History
Temple University
Paralegal Certification -
Community College of Philadelphia
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