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Iris Rousey

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated IP Patent Paralegal with two decades of experience in diverse legal tasks across small to mid-size firms. Specialized in patent prosecution, data entry, and case preparation, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Recognized for strong teamwork and ability to work independently in remote settings. Proficient in various legal software and tools, enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Patent Paralegal

Volpe & Koenig P.C.
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Responsibilities included: Preparation and filing of U.S. patent applications, PCT patent applications and foreign filing of patent applications. Prepared and filed responses to incoming USPTO requirements, such as Notices to File Missing Parts, Office Actions, and Issue Fee Payments. Communicated with clients concerning execution of POAs and Assignments. Recording Assignments using EPAS. Performed legal research, drafted routine patent related client correspondence. Data entry of billable hours for attorneys. Transcribed hand-written notes and digital voice recording for formatting; prepared and distributed all work-related correspondence; prioritized all incoming and intra office e-mails for attorneys; filed all patent documents in appropriate offices; Answered phones.

IDS Paralegal

Mendelsohn Dunleavy, P.C.
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Responsibilities included: Maintaining IDS docket for six attorneys; Prepared and filed IDS documents inclusive of researching domestic and foreign references to be cited; Communicating with foreign associates to satisfy their prior art rules based on corresponding US patent applications. Data entry of billable hours for attorneys. Transcribed hand-written notes, dictation, and digital voice recordings for formatting; Assisted with the preparation of correspondence forwarding as filed documents to clients; Answered phones.

Patent Paralegal

Flaster Greenberg P.C.
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Paralegal for Shareholders. Responsibilities included: Docketing domestic and foreign Patent Office correspondence; Maintained partner's docket; Prepared and filed U.S. patent and trademark applications, PCT patent applications and foreign filing of patent applications; Performed legal research, drafted routine patent-related correspondence, prepared, and mailed client bills; Prepared and distributed all work-related correspondence; Prioritized all incoming and intra office mail; filing and maintaining client’s paper files; Assisted with phones.

Patent Paralegal

Knoble Yoshida & Dunleavy, LLC
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Paralegal for a Partner. Responsibilities included: Docketing Patent Office correspondence; Maintained Partner's docket; Prepared and filed U.S. Patent and Trademark applications, PCT patent applications and foreign filing of patent applications; Also performed legal research, drafted routine patent-related correspondence, prepared, and mailed client bills; Prepared and distributed all work-related correspondence; Prioritized all incoming and intra office mail; Filed all correspondence; Assisted with answering phones.

Education

Masters of Science - Psychology

Behavioral Health University of Phoenix
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Philadelphia, PA
01.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Corel WordPerfect
  • USPTO EFS and EPAS
  • Lexis/Nexis and PCLaw
  • Data entry and accounting
  • IP legal forms
  • Typing speed: 75 wpm
  • Delphion patent research system
  • Espace and Epoline databases
  • WIPO and USPTO databases
  • PATTSY and CPI docketing systems
  • IPDas and iManage systems
  • Legal transcription
  • Document preparation and filing
  • IDS web-based software knowledge

Timeline

Patent Paralegal

Volpe & Koenig P.C.
01.2020 - 01.2023

IDS Paralegal

Mendelsohn Dunleavy, P.C.
01.2011 - 01.2020

Patent Paralegal

Flaster Greenberg P.C.
01.2006 - 01.2009

Patent Paralegal

Knoble Yoshida & Dunleavy, LLC
01.2000 - 01.2006

Masters of Science - Psychology

Behavioral Health University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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