BEKEE CHIMEZIE
Accokeek,MD
Summary
Detail oriented Patent Research Analyst with strong analytical skills, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, pleasant personality, self-starter, adept at moving into new environments and extrapolate from existing experience to quickly adapt to new technologies effectively, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines while ensuring organizational polices and procedures are followed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Analyst
Clarivate Analytics LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Supporting USPTO by providing PCT Chapter 1 Search and Examination services.
- Thoroughly reviewing PCT application disclosures for potential new inventions.
- Analyzing PCT application claims for compliance; identifying omnibus claims due to improper dependent claims; identifying mistakes by applicants such as missing, incorrect or duplicate claim number, untranslated text, and lack of antecedent basis for dependency of claims.
- Planning and formulating search strategies and fields of search for PCT applications.
- Conducting Patent Prior Art searches using Orbit and Google Patents and also Non Patent Literature Prior Art searches using IEEE, ACM, Science Direct, Google Scholar and other available databases.
- Writing Opinions on rejections under 35 USC 102 and 103 with supporting reasons.
- Writing Opinions for allowances.
- Determining lack of unity claimed inventions and preparing lack of unity documentation used for inviting applicants to restrict or pay additional fees.
Patent Researcher
Epsilon Patent Searching, Inc.
10.2012 - 11.2021
- Conducting prior art searches for patentability, collection, clearance, and validity search requests in electrical electronics engineering, mechanical, computing, communication, information technology and general arts using USPTO's EAST database, Google Patents, Espacenet, Total Patent and other commercially available databases
- Conducting Non-Patent Literature searches using IEEE, Google Scholar and ACM
- Reviewing disclosures and specific embodiments of inventions to understand function and features of inventions
- Interpreting written disclosures from clients to outline unique strategy for each search request
- Analyzing relevant references to identify best prior arts for each search
- Working closely with senior managers to ensure quality of report for each search request
- Producing detailed search reports to be delivered to clients while abiding to strict deadline for each search request.
Patent Searcher
Access Patent Group, LLC.
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Responsible for carrying out prior art searches for patentability, collection, clearance, and validity search request in electrical electronics engineering, computing, communication, information technology and general arts using the USPTO's EAST database, Google patents, Espacenet and other commercially available databases
- Preparing claim analysis reports
- Conducting Non-Patent Literature searches using IEEE, Google Scholar and ACM
- Ability to assimilate technical disclosures and understand points of novelty
- Recognized for search methodology skills
- Producing comprehensive written reports detailing search results
- Comparing prior art to disclosed technologies for novelty and obviousness analysis
- Able to identify technology trends and identify areas of research opportunities
- Performing qualitative analysis of patents
- Recognized for timely completion of searches.
Help Desk Support
Law Offices of MONN, LLC.
10.2009 - 12.2009
- Provided technical support for Windows Xp operating system, MS Office 2003 and 2007 applications for desktops and laptops, various desktop applications, desktop security, and network support issues
- Designed and presented PowerPoint presentations used for court presentations
- Initiated and actively carried out the digitalization of client files
- Recognized for the ability to quickly resolve desktop hardware and application issues
- Ability to effectively teach and help users understand and efficiently use tools and applications.
Network & Systems Technical Support
City – Code Trust & Inv. Co. Ltd.
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Responsible for the installation, configuration and administration of a new network infrastructure system, that supported 30 users
- Implemented TCP/IP core network services using DHCP and DNS
- Provided special assistance to other departments such as the Accounts, Audit and Registrar departments to ensure that accurate data is feed into the database
- Provided administration for LAN on two servers with 30 users
- In charge of installing Microsoft Xp and Vista operation systems
- Provided support for Microsoft Xp, Vista Operating systems, Windows Office 2003 for desktops and laptops
- Provided technical support for the in-house application used for office operations
- Daily processing of trades into client accounts
- Ensured that back up of company database is done daily using an off-site backup facility provided by the Central Securities and Clearing System (CSCS)
- Oversaw installing, maintaining and troubleshooting various types of computer hardware and software
- Initiated and supervised network enhancement that reduced network downtime
- Resolved the multiple issues affecting the network system thereby decreasing loss of man hour
- Provided local technical support with cost effective solutions
- Effectively configured and managed the use of printers thereby reducing operational cost
- Recognized for quickly troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
Education
CCNA Training -
IDEA Public Charter School
NE Washington DC06.2011
B.Sc Electrical/Electronics Engineering -
University of Lagos
Lagos2005
W.A.E.C Certificate -
Government College Lagos
Lagos01.1996
First School Leaving Certificate -
St. Catherine's Model Nur. & Pry School
Lagos01.1990
Skills
Analytical mindset
Excellent communication abilities
Strong analytical skills
Qualitative Research
High attention to detail
Methodical
Goal Setting
Time management abilities
Organizational Skills
Self Motivation
Problem-solving abilities
Citizenship
US Citizen
Certification
- CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA A+ Essentials, CompTIA A+ Practical Application, 2012
- Microsoft Certified Professional, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 2009
Projects
Design and Construction of a Signal Generator for Laboratory Experiments, Design Project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Timeline
Research Analyst
Clarivate Analytics LLC
03.2022 - Current
Patent Researcher
Epsilon Patent Searching, Inc.
10.2012 - 11.2021
Patent Searcher
Access Patent Group, LLC.
01.2010 - 10.2012
Help Desk Support
Law Offices of MONN, LLC.
10.2009 - 12.2009
Network & Systems Technical Support
City – Code Trust & Inv. Co. Ltd.
09.2006 - 08.2009
CCNA Training -
IDEA Public Charter School
B.Sc Electrical/Electronics Engineering -
University of Lagos
W.A.E.C Certificate -
Government College Lagos
First School Leaving Certificate -
St. Catherine's Model Nur. & Pry School
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