ALICIA M. LEDGER
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Senior IP docketing paralegal with extensive experience in managing patent deadlines and ensuring compliance with global legal standards. Implemented streamlined processes that improved visibility of case statuses. Trained junior staff to maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IP Docketing Paralegal
HG Law
New York, New York
08.2017 - 04.2026
- Docketed internal requests for foreign and US cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
- Reviewed all incoming correspondence for the IP group to determine due dates and reminder dates to be docketed or de-docketed in docketing database.
- Processed and email information regarding deadlines docketed to appropriate individuals.
- Prepared standard and custom docket reports for attorneys and staff, enhancing visibility of case statuses and deadlines.
- Assisted the docketing US team with additional tasks during high-demand times.
- Oversaw projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to objectives.
- Created and updated final reports for PCT and foreign matters to ensure compliance and record accuracy.
- Coordinated transfer of inbound patents, reviewing and entering data into public database to maintain accuracy in FIP.
- Provided training for new docketing staff members. Quality checking the work of junior level staff members.
IP Docketing Paralegal
Ropes & Gray LLP
New York, New York
02.2011 - 08.2017
- Docketed internal request for foreign and US cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
- Reviewed all incoming correspondence for the IP group to determine due dates or reminder dates to be docketed or de-docketed in docketing database.
- Processed and email information regarding deadlines docketed to appropriate individuals.
- Coordinated transfer of inbound patents, reviewing and entering data into public database to maintain accuracy in FIP.
- Created and updated final reports for PCT and foreign matters to ensure compliance and record accuracy.
Docketing Assistant
Ropes & Gray LLP
New York, New York
04.2005 - 02.2011
- Docketed US correspondence and processed electronic documents from USPTO to maintain accurate records.
- Created new applications.
- Assisted with transfer-in cases and monitored deadlines to ensure compliance with timelines.
- Uploaded incoming mail to firm's database for efficient document management.
Records Clerk
KMZ ROSENMAN LLP
07.2000 - 03.2005
- Created and maintained Patent, Corporate, Litigation, Trust & Estates, Bankruptcy and Real Estate files.
- Scanned files in and out of records department, facilitating organized digital access.
- Retrieved files for attorneys and staff.
- Managed archival process for outsourced file storage, enhancing retrieval efficiency.
- Processed and scanned paper documents to digital database.
Education
Intellectual Property Course For Paralegals
05-2009
Associates of Science - Business Management
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05-2004
Skills
- Foundation IP
- First to File
- IP Master
- Legal Key
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Practice Link
- Complex problem-solving
- Risk management
- Deadline Monitoring
- Multitasking proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Employee Training
Timeline
Senior IP Docketing Paralegal
HG Law
08.2017 - 04.2026
IP Docketing Paralegal
Ropes & Gray LLP
02.2011 - 08.2017
Docketing Assistant
Ropes & Gray LLP
04.2005 - 02.2011
Records Clerk
KMZ ROSENMAN LLP
07.2000 - 03.2005
Intellectual Property Course For Paralegals
Associates of Science - Business Management
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE