Devoted paralegal who brings great people skills, attention to detail and organized approach to managing high workloads. Assists individuals of diverse backgrounds with any legal needs. Fosters strong client relationships through effective communication and support. Skilled at managing time and advanced with word processing software, legal database research and digital recordkeeping systems.
*Correspond with clients, review client documents and analyze documents for proper needs for patent filings.
*Prepare documents to be filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), electronically file documents with the USPTO.
*Successfully maintain time intensive docket with deadlines for over 40 clients with multiple applicants.
*Prepare and file electronic responsive pleadings with the USPTO.
*Report official USPTO communication to clients, prepare and record assignments related to ownership of intellectual property.
*Review client correspondence, prepare documents related to initial filings and analyze documents.
*Electronically file documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").
*Prepare and record assignments with the USPTO.
*Prepare responsive pleadings to office actions received from the USPTO.
*Review disclosure documents and prior art references to determine the need to have an Information Disclosure Statement.
*Sucessfully managed a docket with deadlines.
*Interacted/met with clients to help them fill out paperwork and answer questions in person, on phone or via email.
*Electronically filed documents with the Bankruptcy Court, filed pleadings with Circuit and District Court.
*Prepared petitions from start to finish, prepared any related or needed pleadings.
*Organized and maintained documents for client files.
*Prepared attorneys for hearings, attended hearings or meeting of creditors as needed,
*Registered Paralegal through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations; passed exam in 2012; maintain CLE credits