Daneah Lagler

Oversight of databases with over 4,000 Patents and Trademarks, managing daily U.S. and international docketing, including Hague and PCT matters. Develop and implement process improvements to optimize workflow and enhance precision. Handle diverse correspondence and ensure accuracy in transfers and intakes for foreign, U.S., Hague, and PCT matters.

• Monitor and resolve daily deadlines within FIP system.
• Execute daily tasks assigned through Asana and archive documents in NetDocs.
• Prepare two weekly dockets: one for leadership (roll docket) and one for prosecution team (extended docket), along with daily deadline docket for personal use, and generate additional reports as requested by prosecution team.
• Conduct and Manage PAIR data retrieval
• Allocate docketing emails with correct labels.
• Docket and archive Foreign, U.S., and Trademark emails in FIP and save associated emails/attachments in NetDocs.
• Maintain data verification tab in FIP and manage removal of deleted/purged matters.
• Integrate Inventors, Clients, and Foreign Associates into FIP as required.

Reviewed and docketed incoming communications from USPTO, clients, and foreign associates. Updated critical information in the docketing database daily based on instructions from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries, ensuring record accuracy. Created new records in the docketing software and managed daily PAIR updates distribution to attorneys and paralegals.

• Generated detailed reports on docketing activities for management review, assisting in strategic decision-making processes.
• Conducted comprehensive audits of IP portfolios for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with established protocols.
• Review and docket incoming electronic foreign and domestic emails from USPTO, clients, and foreign
  associates.
• Update critical information in docketing database daily as indicated by Attorney, Paralegal and
  Secretary instructions.
• Maintain correctness of the docketing database to ensure the accuracy of records.
• Create new records within docketing software system.
• Daily PAIR distribution to attorneys and paralegals.

Diligently managed the docketing of a wide range of correspondence, including foreign, U.S., Reexam, and PCT matters. Delivered comprehensive training on docketing procedures and new regulations to team members. Oversaw transfers and intakes with precision, ensuring the accuracy of database records. Played a pivotal role in the software conversion project, facilitating a smooth transition to new systems.

• Review and docket incoming postal and electronic mail from USPTO, clients, and foreign associates.
  
• Clear Trademark and Patent action items from docket system.
  
• Update docketing database daily per Attorney, Paralegal, and Secretary instructions.
  
• Maintain accurate docketing records.
  
• Assist with administrative duties for foreign and domestic matters.
  
• Generate docket reports and queries as needed.
  
• Create new records in docketing software.
  
• Handle inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries promptly.
• Oversaw transfers and intakes, ensuring database record accuracy.
• Led software conversion project, ensuring smooth transition to new systems.

Managed all incoming communications related to patent prosecution, including faxes, emails, and packages from USPTO, clients, and foreign associates. Oversaw U.S. patent prosecution matters, such as appeals and reexaminations, while ensuring the accuracy of docketing tasks. Effectively tracked deadlines, prepared reports, and managed USPTO filing fees. Supported virtual docketing for satellite offices and contributed to the firm-wide transition to digital communication. Conducted interviews, provided training on docketing practices, and maintained expertise in U.S., PCT, and foreign docketing.

• Managed and docketed all incoming communications (faxes, mail, emails, packages) from USPTO, clients, foreign associates, and patent offices.
  
• Handled U.S. patent prosecution, including appeals, reissued patents, and reexaminations (Ex Parte and Inter Partes).
  
• Reviewed docketing for accuracy across all staff.
  
• Tracked deadlines, created docket calendars, and kept attorneys and support staff informed of due dates.
  
• Communicated due dates and docket updates to attorneys and agents.
  
• Generated and analyzed standard and specialized reports, and managed fixed fees for USPTO filings.
  
• Supported virtual docketing for satellite offices and contributed to implementation of firm-wide virtual docketing.
  
• Processed and distributed USPTO electronic PAIR notifications and other critical updates.
  
• Participated in initiatives to eliminate paper mail and improve digital communication with clients and foreign agents.
  
• Conducted interviews for docketing candidates and delegated work assignments.
  
• Provided training on U.S. and foreign docketing procedures and maintained expertise in patent rule changes.