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Julie Barber

Warren,MI

Summary

Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal with extensive experience. Detail oriented, prioritization and multitasking skills, very conscientious and dependable. Utilizes vast skills, knowledge and background to serve as a key contributor to an organization's success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Intellectual Property Assistant

Barnes & Thorburg, LLP
11.2021 - Current
  • Handled all aspects of patent prosecutions from beginning of opening matters to payment of issue fees.
  • Receive invoices and enter into system.
  • Attended weekly docketing meetings with client and other attorneys.
  • Foreign filing experience


Patent Paralegal

Lorenz & Kopf, LLP
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Perform all phases of foreign and domestic patent prosecution, from original filing through Notice of Allowance, Annuity and Maintenance Fees though USPTO EFS database. Assists in the preparation and filing of Response to Office Actions, Missing Parts, Missing Requirements, Information Disclosure Statements, Request for Continued Examination, Notice of Appeal and Appeal Briefs.
  • Maintaining docket system of due dates and attorney calendars; Prioritize and multitask to ensure coverage of workload and deadlines;
  • Trademark Experience - experience with filing domestic trademark applications, Statements of Use/Amendments to Allege Use, Section 8&15, Section 8&9, Responses to Office Actions, Maintenance Requirements, and Assignments.
  • Corresponding with clients and foreign associates in all aspects of Intellectual Property;
  • Accounting Experience - entering invoices in Accounting System, preparing Expense Reports, reconciliation of credit cards and Deposit Account.
  • Handling sensitive information with discretion and according to best practices;
  • Works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment;
  • Exceptional administrative/technical skills;
  • Assumes other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

Patent Paralegal

Howard & Howard
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • See above.

Patent Paralegal

Rader Fishman & Grauer
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • See above.

Patent Paralegal

Brooks & Kushman
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • See above.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grosse Pointe North High School
Grosse Pointe, MI
01-1986

Skills

  • Electronic filing with Patent Center at US Patent Office
  • EPcT foreign filing experience
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Timeline

Intellectual Property Assistant

Barnes & Thorburg, LLP
11.2021 - Current

Patent Paralegal

Lorenz & Kopf, LLP
01.2013 - 01.2020

Patent Paralegal

Howard & Howard
01.2006 - 01.2013

Patent Paralegal

Rader Fishman & Grauer
01.2003 - 01.2006

Patent Paralegal

Brooks & Kushman
01.2000 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

Grosse Pointe North High School