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Corinne Longwood

Seattle,WA

Summary

Patent Paralegal with 6 years of experience in patent law, legal research, and operations. Expertise in patent prosecution, docket management, and legal support for global portfolios. Enthusiastic about transitioning to a law firm environment, leveraging my in-house experience to provide exceptional legal support. A strong focus on continuous learning, client service, and fostering innovation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal II, Patents

AMAZON
07.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead the optimization of the Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent workflow, saving $1.5MM in legal budget and enabling business teams to launch products 7 weeks earlier.
  • Support two patent attorneys and manage a docket of 900+ post-filed and post-granted patent matters, ensuring timely filing and compliance with USPTO deadlines.
  • Handle high-volume patent, trademark, and copyright complaints globally, providing legal summaries, and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct legal research and draft summaries using tools such as PACER, Innography, and Darts, improving case resolution timelines.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel and vendors, managing a legal budget exceeding $2MM.

Paralegal I, Patents

AMAZON
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Supported 4 attorneys in patent preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
  • Streamlined FTO patent review workflows, reducing turnaround time by 13%, allowing clients to receive work products 7 business days earlier.
  • Trained and mentored junior legal assistants, developing onboarding materials and process trackers for smoother integration and efficiency.

Legal Assistant / Associate Paralegal

AMAZON
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed docketing, including tracking filing deadlines, inventor remuneration, and patent expiry dates.
  • Automated legal assistant workflows, saving two hours per process by eliminating redundancies, and improving overall team efficiency.
  • Coordinated global patent award program logistics, distributing thousands of patent trophies and certificates annually.

Client Services / QA Specialist

Medical Consultants Network, Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with physicians, clients, and paralegals to revise and deliver a 300+ medical reports monthly for personal injury and worker's compensation claims.
  • Conducted weekly physician orientations, educating physicians in relevant state laws and client specific guidelines.
  • Received two company awards in recognition of exceptional communication, diplomacy, and professionalism in managing difficult cases as a liaison between physicians and insurance clients.

Education

BA - Medical Anthropology and Global Health

University of Washington
Seattle
06.2018

Skills

  • Patent Preparation and Prosecution
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced MS Word, MS Outlook)
  • USPTO/WIPO Filing Procedures
  • Legal Research (PACER, Innography, Darts)
  • Docket Management & Deadline Tracking
  • High-Volume Typing (75 WPM with 99% accuracy) and Proofreading
  • Budgeting and Vendor Management
  • Confidentiality & Compliance
  • AI prompting

Timeline

Paralegal II, Patents

AMAZON
07.2023 - Current

Paralegal I, Patents

AMAZON
06.2021 - 06.2023

Legal Assistant / Associate Paralegal

AMAZON
07.2019 - 06.2021

Client Services / QA Specialist

Medical Consultants Network, Seattle, WA
07.2018 - 07.2019

BA - Medical Anthropology and Global Health

University of Washington

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