KAMALJIT K. CHAWLA
Manassas,VA
Summary
Dynamic and people-focused Intellectual Property Paralegal Manager with over 16 years of progressive experience in U.S. and international patent prosecution. Proven leader adept at managing paralegal teams, optimizing workload distribution, and enhancing performance through targeted training and effective docketing oversight. Recognized as a trusted partner to attorneys, HR, and practice leadership, with expertise in cultivating high-performing, distributed teams within cloud-based environments. Strong communication skills and operational rigor complement the ability to anticipate capacity needs while consistently delivering service excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IP Senior Manager, Service Operations
Clarivate
Alexandria, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage IP operational support teams, overseeing staffing, workload distribution, performance management, and ongoing development for paralegal and docketing professionals supporting complex patent portfolios.
- Serve as a people manager, conducting regular check-ins, annual performance reviews, coaching conversations, and addressing employee relations issues in collaboration with HR.
- Monitor real-time team capacity to proactively rebalance workloads, ensure coverage, and mitigate risk across high volume client portfolios.
- Partner with senior stakeholders and legal leadership to align staffing models with client demand and business priorities.
- Identify performance trends and training gaps; design and deliver targeted training programs to improve consistency, quality, and efficiency.
- Act as an escalation point for complex docketing, systems, and compliance issues, ensuring continuity of service.
- Generate operational and KPI reporting to support decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
IP Subject Matter Expert (Patent Prosecution)
Clarivate Analytics
Alexandria, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Provide senior-level expertise in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, including PCT, national phase, IDS, formalities, and compliance requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement best practices for knowledge sharing.
- Conduct IP audits to identify risk, improve data accuracy, and strengthen docketing practices.
- Collaborate with internal teams, outside counsel, and clients to ensure timely, accurate filings and adherence to procedural requirements.
- Support training initiatives by sharing best practices and procedural guidance across teams.
Senior IP Patent Paralegal (Pharmaceutical)
Ice Miller LLP
Philadelphia, PA
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Supported the end-to-end management of global pharmaceutical patent portfolios, including U.S., PCT, and foreign prosecution.
- During COVID-19, worked extensively in analyzing, determining necessary strategies, drafting, and finalizing patents related to the COVID-19 vaccines, cancer treatments, and drug therapy.
- Coordinated with attorneys and international counsel to ensure compliance with filing deadlines and jurisdictional requirements.
- Managed worldwide client patent portfolios.
- Trained and mentored junior paralegals on foreign prosecution practices and internal systems.
- Consistently exceeded 1,500+ annual billable hours, while maintaining exceptional quality, accuracy, and client service.
- Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive and high stakes matters.
Senior Prosecution Patent Paralegal
Kilyk & Bowersox, P.L.L.C.
Fairfax, VA
08.2013 - 10.2020
- Supervised paralegals and docketing staff; directed workload distribution and performance feedback.
- Partnered with firm leadership on operational enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.
- Led transition to electronic filing systems and document management modernization.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice (Public Administration)
Liberty University
Lynchburg12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies (concentration in Social Justice), Minor: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond01.2009
Skills
- Patent Management Tools: FlexTrac, Foundation IP, CPI, TIMS
- Other Tools: iTimeKeep, NetDocuments, iManage Microsoft Office Suite
- Systems Knowledge: USPTO Patent Center, WIPO, ePCT, EPAS, Patent Center
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
- U.S. Paralegal Certification
- WIPO Certification
- Advanced EP Paralegal Certification
- Westlaw Certification
Timeline
IP Subject Matter Expert (Patent Prosecution)
Clarivate Analytics
06.2024 - Current
IP Senior Manager, Service Operations
Clarivate
05.2024 - Current
Senior IP Patent Paralegal (Pharmaceutical)
Ice Miller LLP
10.2020 - 05.2024
Senior Prosecution Patent Paralegal
Kilyk & Bowersox, P.L.L.C.
08.2013 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Criminal Justice (Public Administration)
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies (concentration in Social Justice), Minor: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Leadership Award (5x), Best Performer Award (10x), Internal Recognition Awards (13x), Client Recognition Awards
CORE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
- Practice Group Operations & Administration
- Paralegal Team Leadership & Development
- Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Performance Management & Talent Development
- Change Management & Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional and Remote Team Leadership
- Cloud-Based IP Systems & MS Office (Advanced)