GERALDINE ORLANDO, ESQ.
Attorney
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Motivated Associate with proficiency in both English and Spanish, offering practice-ready expertise in Trademark prosecution and Patent drafting. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, bringing strong organizational skills, dependability, and a positive attitude to every task. With a passion for intellectual property law and open to learning about other areas of law, dedicated to delivering top-notch results and contributing to the success of the team and organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Timeline
Business & IP Attorney - Shraybman Law, PLLC
04.2024 - 10.2024
Intellectual Property Attorney - Virtual IP Law
04.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Counsel - Meditron Group
11.2022 - 04.2024
Associate - The Plus IP Firm
11.2022 - 12.2022
Law Clerk - The Plus IP Firm
05.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Intern - Shraybman Law
05.2021 - 06.2021
Judicial Intern, Honorable Judge Alan Fine - Eleventh Judicial Circuit Of Florida
08.2020 - 11.2020
Legal Intern - SG Law Group
05.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer - Office of New Americans
01.2020 - 01.2022
St. Thomas University College of Law - J.D., Law
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Marine Science/Biology
Work History
Business & IP Attorney
Shraybman Law, PLLC
Miami, FL
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Prosecuted over 30 trademarks, drafted responses to Office Actions, and conducted clearance searches.
- Draft and review corporate contracts, including partnership agreements and service agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives
and legal requirement - Provided legal counsel on IP-related issues, including trademarks and patents, advising clients on best practices to safeguard their intellectual property.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Actively participated in the development of new firm policies and procedures related to intellectual property matters, ensuring best practices were followed consistently across all client engagements.
- Improved communication between the legal team and clients by providing regular updates on the progress of ongoing matters.
- Streamlined the trademark application process by creating detailed checklists and guidelines, ensuring timely submissions.
- Enhanced trademark research efficiency by developing an organized system for managing search results and documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of client correspondence, legal documents, and deadlines through a well-organized filing system.
Legal Counsel
Meditron Group
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and agreements, ensuring
accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Successfully negotiated complex agreements, resulting in favorable
terms for the company. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to mitigate legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance, protecting the company from potential liabilities.
Intellectual Property Attorney
Virtual IP Law
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked on trademark and patent prosecution
- Drafted patent applications for clients across industries, including mechanical, software, gaming, and medical sectors.
- Established guidelines and other tools to enhance handling of intellectual property matters.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Associate
The Plus IP Firm
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted detailed analysis of legal documents, identifying key issues
and providing strategic legal advice to protect client interests. - Drafted, reviewed, and finalized contracts, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with client objectives in areas like IP licensing and
commercial agreements. - Prepared comprehensive responses to Trademark and Patent Office Actions, successfully overcoming objections and advancing client applications through the USPTO process.
- Drafted patent applications and Office Action Responses across diverse industries, including medical devices, software, cryptocurrency, and chemistry, ensuring robust protection of intellectual property.
Volunteer
Office of New Americans
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Helped clients fill out USCIS Form N-400 for the naturalization application, and TPS applications, including forms I-821 and I-765.
Law Clerk
The Plus IP Firm
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Drafted Office Action responses to the USPTO
- Conduct legal research and analysis to determine the best course of action when replying to Office Actions
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for potential litigation
Legal Intern
Shraybman Law
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed legal and general research and drafted an Intellectual Property Manual.
Judicial Intern, Honorable Judge Alan Fine
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Of Florida
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Attended court proceedings on civil matters, and kept minutes to prepare case reports for the Judge.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues, such as discovery, service of process, and the Hague Convention.
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
Legal Intern
SG Law Group
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted legal research and analysis on tax law to ensure that a client's non-profit complied with the IRS requirements to keep the tax-exempt status
- Additionally, drafted the bylaws and resolutions for the organization.
Education
J.D. - Law
05.2022
- Dean's List Five Semesters
- Awarded CALI Book Award: Intellectual Property Law
- Awarded CALI Book Award: Contracts Focus for the Bar
- Awarded the Excellence in Intellectual Property Award for Patents
- cum laude graduate
- Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, Executive Editor
- HNBA Intellectual Property Law Institute Scholar
- Intellectual Property Cyber Law Society, President
- Florida Association for Women
Lawyers, Treasurer
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science/Biology
05.2017
- Second Bachelor of Science: Ecosystem Science And Policy
- Minors: Chemistry and Management
- Venezuelan Union (UNIVEN), President (2015 - 2017)
Bar Admissions
Florida Bar Association, 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Skills
- Contract drafting
- IP Portfolio Management
- Intellectual Property Prosecution
- File Review
- Project Management
- Legal Writing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fact Compilation
- Resource Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Willingness to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Florida Public Notary
- Certified Paralegal from the University of Miami
- Certified in Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
Software
Microsoft Office
Practical Law
Clio Manage & Grow
MyCase
Westlaw
LexisNexis
Canva
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementWork from home optionSimilar Profiles
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