Heather Duckman
Tinley Park,Il.
Summary
Enthusiastic high-level IP Docket Specialist who strives in a team work environment, is skilled in patent law with almost thirteen years of IP Docket experience, who is willing to continually research and learn new techniques on how to improve the efficiency of docket procedures and who understands the importance of practicing due diligence in order to mitigate risk for the client.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
IP Docket Clerk
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Created new US and Foreign matters in Anaqua
- Calculated and docket US and Foreign related deadlines and monitored associated reminders and emails
- Docketed over 100 US and Foreign records per day
- Delivered newly docketed communications through Anaqua
- Enhanced docket accuracy by meticulously reviewing and verifying case information.
- Audited the docketing of other team mates; reporting back any errors to them and supervisors
- Handled any side projects as assigned by docket manager
- Entered and audited matters that have been transferred in
- Provided docket and status reports to firm staff as requested
- Team Lead for creating new docket manual when switching docket systems
IP Docket Specialist
Dentons LLP
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Calculated and docketed US and Foreign related deadlines and monitored associated reminders, emails and reports
- Audited and evaluated docketing of other team mates reporting back any errors to them and supervisors
- Processed daily drop dead report and followed up to ensure all deadlines have been met
- Updated and created Standing Operating Procedures manual for updated workflow or new items
- Docketed and distributed renewal reminders when received from our annuity service provider
- Created new US and Foreign matters in Inprotech
- Docketed and distributed daily PAIR notifications
Docket Clerk
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Generated daily docket reminders and updated docket with necessary responses
- Generated monthly docket reports and sent to attorneys and
- paralegals
- Retrieved, downloaded and entered daily USPTO PAIR mail into CPI and sent to attorneys and paralegals
- Conducted periodic case audits to ensure CPI mirrors information on private PAIR and advised attorneys or paralegals of any discrepancies
- Maintained electronic files in iManage
- Docketed all outgoing responses
- Handled side projects assigned by docket manager or project manager
IP Docket Technician
K&L Gates LLP
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Typed and edited correspondence
- Generated/distributed daily and weekly docket reminder reports to attorneys
- Updated docket with necessary responses
- Reviewed and processed outgoing USPTO mail and electronic filings for accuracy and completeness including new applications and related documents
- Reviewed and processed all incoming mail as needed and entered all necessary deadlines into database
- Conducted periodic status checks and participated in regularly
- scheduled docket audits
- Generated/prepared patent status checks and docket reports for attorneys and clients upon request
- Maintained current knowledge of IP rules and procedures
Education
Patent Paralegal Certificate Course -
IP Legal Ed
07.2020
Skills
- Knowledge of IP Law and Procedures
- Microsoft Office Suite
- LegalKey
- IManage
- First to File
- Pattsy Wave
- CPI
- Inprotech
- APS (Apple Docketing System)
- Anaqua
- Document Review
- Data entry proficiency
- Calendar Management
- Client Confidentiality
- Research abilities
- Strong Organization
- Proofreading
- Analytical Skills
- Data Verification
- Critical Thinking
- Team-work driven
Leadership Experience
Worked on a standard operating procedures manual writing team and won a firm-wide award for training new docket hires. Implemented new procedures and processes which helped daily docketing run smooth and effectively.
Timeline
IP Docket Clerk
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
04.2022 - 04.2024
IP Docket Specialist
Dentons LLP
06.2017 - 04.2022
Docket Clerk
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
10.2015 - 06.2017
IP Docket Technician
K&L Gates LLP
06.2011 - 10.2014
Patent Paralegal Certificate Course -
IP Legal Ed
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