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Kelly McCoy
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Highly organized and results-oriented Senior IP Paralegal with over 20+ years of experience. Possesses a deep understanding of legal terminology and processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Adept at safeguarding confidential client information and maintaining meticulous records. Collaboratively assists legal departments with patent prosecution, offering insightful analysis and meticulous attention to detail. Dependable and adept at juggling multiple priorities, managing teams and maintaining a positive and proactive attitude, while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environments.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Messer North America, Inc.Bridgewater, NJ
Senior IP Paralegal
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined patent prosecution processes by implementing efficient docketing systems and tracking tools.
- Enhanced collaboration between legal teams and inventors through proactive communication and coordination of meetings.
- Coordinated global patent and trademark filings, managing correspondence with foreign associates to maintain compliance with international regulations.
- Improved organization of IP records by developing a centralized database for easy access to documents and information.
- Account reconciliation for USPTO Deposit Account
- 20+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution required, with significant knowledge of US, PCT and foreign jurisdiction practice
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of IP laws and regulations, sharing relevant changes with the team for process adjustments.
- Evaluated invention disclosures, coordinating with inventors to gather necessary information and assess patentability potentials.
- Developed effective training materials for new paralegals and interns, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing within the department.
Premiere Personnel (Construction Specialities Inc.)Lebanon, New Jersey
Corporate Paralegal
03.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conducted thorough legal research and analysis, providing valuable insights for case strategy development.
- Supported the legal department''s efficiency by developing a comprehensive filing system for easy access to crucial documents.
- Assisted in preparing board resolutions, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated the preparation and filing of annual reports, maintaining regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.
Nokia TechnologiesNew Providence, NJ
Sr. Intellectual Property Paralegal (Patents)
07.2014 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Acted as a first point of contact for new invention disclosures
- Data enters new submissions into inventor portal and assigns to Technology area leads and case responsibilities.
- Update CPA with filing decisions of new applications
- Acts as lead on PCT filings – assigns cases to admins, prepares and reviews paperwork for accuracy and files as needed PCT/National Stage applications for US prosecution
- Managed large-scale IP due diligence projects during corporate mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition of assets.
- Prepare documents and assign to admins for e-filing of Provisionals, Non-Provisionals
- Docketed and removed office actions for US prosecution utilizing CPA Memotech
- E-filing Assignments/Declarations and Information Disclosure Statements as needed
- Traveled internationally to train teams in Global IP Compliance.
- Acted as back-up support for global Patent Board responsibilities.
- Enhanced patent portfolio management by streamlining processes and implementing efficient tracking systems.
Pentair Limited/Tyco InternationalPrinceton, NJ
Sr. Intellectual Property Paralegal (Patents & Trademarks)
04.2012 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Coordinated with over 125 international law firms and managed large global portfolio for domestic and international patents
- Reviewed documentation and provided instruction to outside counsel (domestic and international) regarding cases
- Assisted with integration of post-merger procedures
- Reviewed and amended Merger/Acquisition and technology agreements as needed
- Created standard operating procedures for training new employees and supervised administrative staff.
Various FirmsNew York Metropolitan Region
Senior IP Paralegal
01.2000 - 09.2013
Job overview
- With over 20+ years of expertise, Kelly has served as a key asset at several private firms in managing the intricacies of a variety of IP portfolios. By providing critical support to attorneys, and ensuring efficient cashflow, Kelly's deep understanding of intellectual property law, combined with exceptional organizational and communication skills has been instrumental in driving success for the vast range of employers she has worked with in the field.
Essex County Municipal & Superior CourtsNewark, NJ
Judicial Suite Legal Clerk
01.1992 - 12.2000
Job overview
- Kelly's career started in providing critical support to the judicial branches of Essex County's municipal (Newark, NJ) and Superior courts (Essex County). While working in a fast-paced judicial suite environment, Kelly managed a variety of legal and administrative tasks with accuracy and smooth operational efficiency which ultimately taught invaluable insights that helped to navigate career passions to elevate within the legal field.
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityMadison, NJ
ABA Accreditation from Paralegal Studies
SCS Business and Technical Institute
American Institute of Banking
Skills
- IP Training Programs
- Patent Prosecution
- PCT Applications
- Trademark Management
- Copyright Registration
- IP Portfolio Management
- License Agreements
- Effective Multitasking
- Accredited Legal Professional
- Correspondence Writing
- Client Support
Software
Memotech, Global IP Estimator,Corsearch, IPManage, Coupa
LeCorpio (Anaqua), Sharepoint, IPDAS , IMT, Novum
Inventor Portal, SAP, Salesforce, WestLaw, Concur
Access, Bantec, Patricia
Certification
- ABA Certified Paralegal (2005)
- NJ Licensed Notary Public (2017)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior IP Paralegal
Messer North America, Inc.
05.2019 - Current
Corporate Paralegal
Premiere Personnel (Construction Specialities Inc.)
03.2019 - 05.2019
Sr. Intellectual Property Paralegal (Patents)
Nokia Technologies
07.2014 - 08.2018
Sr. Intellectual Property Paralegal (Patents & Trademarks)
Pentair Limited/Tyco International
04.2012 - 10.2013
Senior IP Paralegal
Various Firms
01.2000 - 09.2013
Judicial Suite Legal Clerk
Essex County Municipal & Superior Courts
01.1992 - 12.2000
Fairleigh Dickinson University
ABA Accreditation from Paralegal Studies