DONITA EVANS
Montevallo,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and hardworking paralegal with more than 20 years experience in the industry, specializing in Intellectual Property. Experienced at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing the demands of multiple high profile Intellectual Property attorneys. Devoted legal support worker brings great people skills, attention to detail and organized approach to managing high workloads. Assists individuals of diverse backgrounds with basic legal needs and coordinates referrals for advanced cases. Great at managing time and advanced with word processing software, legal database research and digital recordkeeping systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Intellectual Property Specialist
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
07.2011 - Current
- Only IP Specialist supporting the Birmingham Intellectual Property practice group, consisting of more than 10 attorneys specializing in copyright, trademark, and patent matters
- Create, update, monitor, maintain, and report trademark and patent dockets in a careful manner
- Conduct IP-related investigations and perform patent and trademark research
- Perform legal research and prepare result summaries and status reports
- Advise and assist attorneys in patent and trademark infringement and litigation matters
- Collect mandatory information for and prepare intellectual property filing documents
- Draft and file documents for US and International trademark applications, extensions, renewals and oppositions
- File U.S
- And PCT patent applications, responses to office actions, information disclosures on behalf of IP attorneys
- Prepare and deliver correspondence to foreign legal counsel in relation to international patent and trademark matters.
Foreclosure Specialist
Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Customer service representative in the foreclosure department
- Closing foreclosure files as foreclosure proceedings ended
- Various and extensive communications with debtors and financial institutions.
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Bush IP Law Group
04.2003 - 09.2008
- Implemented and updated docketing software and docketing procedures as needed
- Monitored and maintained trademark and patent dockets in a careful manner
- Advised and assisted attorneys in infringement and patent litigation matters
- Conducted IP-related investigations and perform patent and trademark research
- Collected mandatory information for and complete intellectual property filing requirements
- Prepare and deliver correspondence to foreign associates and legal counsel
- Handled IP related correspondence
- Drafted and filed IP-related legal documents for trademark application, extension, renewal and opposition.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL
SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.
03.2000 - 04.2003
- Assisted in drafting numerous patent applications, resulting in a significant increase in granted patents for clients.
- Enhanced patent portfolio management by streamlining processes and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Managed large-scale IP due diligence projects during corporate mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition of assets.
- Provided support during intellectual property litigation, contributing to favorable outcomes for clients.
- Monitored third-party use of client''s intellectual property rights by setting up watch services, enabling prompt enforcement actions when needed.
- Supported copyright registration process workflow by preparing applications and maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop comprehensive strategy for IP protection and enforcement.
- Liaised with foreign associates to coordinate prosecution of international patent applications, increasing global IP protection for clients.
- Facilitated successful trademark registrations by conducting clearance searches and preparing filings.
- Maintained organized records of correspondence, filings, and deadlines to ensure timely action on all matters.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing timely status updates and ensuring clear communication throughout the entire IP lifecycle.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL
VEAL & ASSOCIATES IP LAW GROUP
05.1998 - 03.2000
- Assisted in drafting numerous patent applications, resulting in a significant increase in granted patents for clients.
- Managed large-scale IP due diligence projects during corporate mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition of assets.
- Monitored third-party use of client''s intellectual property rights by setting up watch services, enabling prompt enforcement actions when needed.
- Supported copyright registration process workflow by preparing applications and maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop comprehensive strategy for IP protection and enforcement.
- Liaised with foreign associates to coordinate prosecution of international patent applications, increasing global IP protection for clients.
- Facilitated successful trademark registrations by conducting clearance searches and preparing filings.
- Maintained organized records of correspondence, filings, and deadlines to ensure timely action on all matters.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing timely status updates and ensuring clear communication throughout the entire IP lifecycle.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Education
No Degree - PARALEGAL STUDIES
Skills
- Extensive experience handling, resolving and documenting Intellectual Property issues and transactions
- Experienced with copyright, trademark, and patent prosecution and maintenance
- Knowledge of US and international Intellectual Property terminology, laws and forms
- Ability to draft, file and maintain US and international Intellectual Property related documents
- Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and IP Docketing Software
- Experienced at balancing and prioritizing the work demands of more than 10 attorneys in an IP practice group
- Patent Prosecution
- Effective Multitasking
- Lexis-Nexis
- Westlaw
- PATTSY docketing software
- CPI docketing software
Timeline
Intellectual Property Specialist - Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
07.2011 - Current
Foreclosure Specialist - Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
08.2009 - 07.2011
Intellectual Property Paralegal - Bush IP Law Group
04.2003 - 09.2008
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL - SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.
03.2000 - 04.2003
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL - VEAL & ASSOCIATES IP LAW GROUP
05.1998 - 03.2000
UNVIERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM - No Degree, PARALEGAL STUDIES
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