Carol Reeder

• US, Foreign and PCT Patent Docketing; US/TM Docketing;
• Managed high-volume workloads effectively, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and client needs with acute attention to detail;
• Possessed and kept current on US/PCT/TM rules and laws according to USPTO. (Patent Center/TSDR);
• Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store documents;
• De-Docketed and Cleared items in IP Software after careful Quality Review;
• Assisted in multiple IP System Pilots/Projects/Updates;
• Handled sensitive client information with utmost confidentiality while managing intellectual property assets;
• Assisted in developing standardized procedures for IP docketing tasks, contributing to overall team efficiency;
• Reduced errors in IP filings with meticulous attention to detail and consistent data validation;
• Enhanced patent filing efficiency by collaborating with attorneys and support staff to ensure accurate documentation;
• Ensured timely submission of patent applications by tracking deadlines and diligently managing related documents;

• US, Foreign and PCT Patent Docketing;
• Managed over 200 daily docketing items effectively;
• Implemented IP Portfolio Intakes inclusive of developing records and charts of progress, researching critical information and verifying key relevant data;
• Kept current on US and PCT rules and laws according to USPTO./WIPO;
• Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store documents;
• Assisted in IP System Pilots and Projects;
• Assisted in developing standardized procedures for IP docketing tasks while creating updated Docketing Manual;
• Accomplished client goals by generating new records for US, PCT, TM and international filings;
• Administered De-Docketing efforts;

Functional as legal assistant and directed US and foreign patent docketing efforts for the corporate legal department. Maintained the accuracy of data entry through quality review;

• Facilitated patent filings and associated prosecution documents;
• Led due diligence efforts in major merger and acquisition transactions, contributing to successful deal closures;
• Streamlined foreign agent contract review processes for increased efficiency and accuracy;
• Completed comprehensive assessment of outside law firm expenditures, saving over one million dollars at it's completion;
• Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires to facilitate smooth onboarding processes;
• Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes;
• Assisted in multiple IP System Pilots/Projects/Updates;
• Relied upon to replenish US. EPO and State Deposit Accounts;
• Paid all Issue Fees and Recorded all Assignment documents;