Jennifer C. Gross
San Jose,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Patent Paralegal with a proven track record at Meta Platforms, Inc., enhancing patent application efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in legal research and fostering teamwork, I streamlined paralegal review processes and optimized international filings, significantly improving cross-functional collaboration and patent portfolio management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Patent Paralegal
Meta Platforms, Inc.
01.2013 - 07.2023
- Expedited intellectual property litigation processes by managing discovery tasks, organizing documents, and assisting in trial preparation.
- Increased patent application efficiency by streamlining the paralegal review process and optimizing document organization.
- Assisted in contract negotiations involving IP rights by providing accurate information on related patents and their current status within the legal framework.
- Managed timely payment of annuities and other fees associated with ongoing patent maintenance, ensuring continued protection for intellectual property assets.
- Promoted seamless international patent filing through proficient coordination with foreign associates regarding necessary documentation requirements and deadlines.
Patent Paralegal
Baker Botts L.L.P.
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Enhanced client satisfaction with comprehensive patent portfolio management, including monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely filings.
- Improved cross-functional collaboration between legal departments by serving as a reliable source of information on patents during mergers and acquisitions projects or similar transactions involving IP assets transfer.
- Upheld company-wide compliance with USPTO regulations by regularly updating internal guidelines based on changes in laws or rules specific to patents.
- Managed timely payment of annuities and other fees associated with ongoing patent maintenance, ensuring continued protection for intellectual property assets.
- Streamlined internal workflows for greater efficiency in managing large volumes of active patent matters from inception to grant or discontinuation stages.
- Promoted seamless international patent filing through proficient coordination with foreign associates regarding necessary documentation requirements and deadlines.
Patent Paralegal
Van Pelt, Yi & James L. L.P.
01.2001 - 06.2011
- Enhanced client satisfaction with comprehensive patent portfolio management, including monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely filings.
- Improved cross-functional collaboration between legal departments by serving as a reliable source of information on patents during mergers and acquisitions projects or similar transactions involving IP assets transfer.
- Managed timely payment of annuities and other fees associated with ongoing patent maintenance, ensuring continued protection for intellectual property assets.
- Streamlined internal workflows for greater efficiency in managing large volumes of active patent matters from inception to grant or discontinuation stages.
- Promoted seamless international patent filing through proficient coordination with foreign associates regarding necessary documentation requirements and deadlines.
- Supported attorneys in successful patent prosecution by thoroughly preparing responses to office actions and maintaining clear communication.
- Reduced response times for incoming inquiries by implementing an efficient system for tracking correspondence between clients, attorneys, and the USPTO.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all active patents within the organization''s portfolio, enabling easy access to information for internal stakeholders as well as external partners or regulatory authorities.
- Provided valuable support during inventor interviews by preparing necessary forms, coordinating schedules, and ensuring clear communication between all parties involved.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Deadline Management
- Document Management
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Filing
- Patent Cooperation Treaty
- Patent Docketing
- Patent Portfolio Management
- Foreign Patent Filing
- Patent Assignment Recordation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Legal Document Preparation
Timeline
Lead Patent Paralegal
Meta Platforms, Inc.
01.2013 - 07.2023
Patent Paralegal
Baker Botts L.L.P.
11.2010 - 12.2012
Patent Paralegal
Van Pelt, Yi & James L. L.P.
01.2001 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
San Jose State University
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