Kindra Perrigo-Sorrow
Smyrna,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced senior paralegal seeking a challenging position to leverage extensive legal background and professional skills. Recognized for expertise in legal research and case management, adept at efficiently supporting attorneys and contributing to favorable case outcomes. Proven track record in drafting legal documents and effectively managing case files, confident in ability to excel in this role.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Branding Paralegal – Global Americas
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
02.2011 - 01.2025
- Conduct and evaluate trademark clearance research results, including U.S
- And international screening and full searches;
- Assist with all aspects of trademark prosecution, trademark opposition and infringement matters, domain name registrations and enforcement;
- Assist in trademark filing strategy discussions and due diligence;
- Assist with preparation and filing of response to Office Actions;
- Draft cease and desist correspondence, customer use agreements, trademark usage policies;
- Coordinate with difference in-house departments and supervise outside counsel to assure deadlines are required;
- Attend global gaming shows for infringement policing;
- Manage trademark docket;
- Support growth of intellectual property program
Trademark Paralegal
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C.
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Performed trademark practice support duties to include providing reference and substantive research assistance to attorneys;
- Performed manual and on-line trademark and copyright searches;
- Developed and maintained country trademark files for prosecution and maintenance of international trademarks and developed and maintained copyright reference files;
- Maintained a trademark docket to track the deadlines associated with obtaining and maintaining trademark registrations;
- Supervised trademark monitoring for trademark clients;
- Ordered and reviewed trademark and copyright search reports, as requested;
- Prepared trademark applications, Combined Affidavits, and Statements of Use in final form, as requested;
- Prepared trademark and copyright assignments;
- Prepared responses to office actions and other miscellaneous documents to be submitted to the Trademark Office, as requested;
- Prepared and filed with USPTO and foreign counsel notices of recordation regarding changes of name, merger and assignments of trademark applications and/or registrations including related correspondence with client;
- Legalized documents required for foreign trademark filings;
- Prepared correspondence to clients and to the Trademark Office for attorney signature in connection with the registration and maintenance process;
- Assisted in prosecution of copyright applications;
- Updated and reviewed trademark status reports
- From January of 2009 to April, 2010, telecommuted bi-weekly performing internet research, on-site visits, preparation of cease and desist correspondence, hiring and supervising of temporary staff, all in connection with trademark enforcement for a major fuel corporation
- Much of this work involved direct client contact
Legal Assistant – Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law
Loeb & Loeb, LLP
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Assisted Partner in all areas of entertainment and intellectual property law;
- Also was responsible for the policing and enforcement of trademark and copyrights of large entertainment client, including name trademarks, sales of unauthorized merchandise, etc.;
- Involved correspondence and direct contact with infringing parties and the resolution of issues involved in copyright and trademark infringement;
- Maintained office docket system
Trademark Specialist
Hogan Lovells
01.2002 - 04.2005
- Provided ready reference and substantive research assistance;
- Performed and analyzed trademark searches;
- Conducted additional investigation and prepared written analyses;
- Coordinated and oversaw federal, state and foreign trademark applications, allegations of use, extensions of time, office action responses, declarations of use, and renewals;
- Monitored and assisted in prosecution of infringing use of trademarks;
- Identified chain of title problems in trademark assignments;
- Coordinated and maintained Internet domain names policing and enforcement efforts;
- Reviewed potential new trademarks, designs, packaging, advertising materials, Internet and other materials for compliance with trademark and copyright guidelines and policies to substantiate claims;
- Assisted with review and/or preparation of trademark license agreements;
- Maintained docket system to manage and generate reports
Legal Assistant
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
02.1998 - 01.2002
- Performed trademark filings with the U.S
- Patent & Trademark Office;
- Handled trademark related infringement matters;
- Performed general litigation in actions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board;
- Managed client portfolios assessing clients' trademark, copyright and domain name requests
Legal Secretary
Patton Boggs, LLP
06.1992 - 02.1998
- Supported senior partner and associate in the areas of international business, government contracts and general litigation - responsibilities included research and preparation of civil/criminal pleadings, motions, orders and filings of briefs;
- Managed monthly invoicing involving submissions and collections of client billings;
- Researched and produced daily news summary for international clients utilizing the Internet;
- Client management tasks including typing, editing, legal research, computer indexing, maintaining document control, handled all foreign and domestic travel arrangements
Assistant Director of Human Resources
WEST*GROUP, Inc.
12.1989 - 06.1992
- Processed employee payroll;
- Maintained personnel files;
- Interviewed potential employees for staff positions
Administrative Assistant
WEST*GROUP, Inc.
12.1989 - 06.1992
- Provided administrative and research support to Design and Development services for the growth of multi-million dollar office buildings;
- Coordinated and prepared monthly project status reports;
- Consolidated quarterly staff reports for weekly time documentation;
- Maintained a construction project sample library and project management filing system
Summer Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.1989 - 09.1989
- Responsibilities included maintaining security at reception area while performing transcription and stenographic functions
Summer Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.1988 - 09.1988
- Responsibilities included maintaining security at reception area while performing transcription and stenographic functions
Education
Radford University
Affiliations
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Timeline
Senior Branding Paralegal – Global Americas
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
02.2011 - 01.2025
Trademark Paralegal
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C.
02.2007 - 04.2010
Legal Assistant – Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law
Loeb & Loeb, LLP
05.2005 - 02.2007
Trademark Specialist
Hogan Lovells
01.2002 - 04.2005
Legal Assistant
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
02.1998 - 01.2002
Legal Secretary
Patton Boggs, LLP
06.1992 - 02.1998
Assistant Director of Human Resources
WEST*GROUP, Inc.
12.1989 - 06.1992
Administrative Assistant
WEST*GROUP, Inc.
12.1989 - 06.1992
Summer Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.1989 - 09.1989
Summer Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.1988 - 09.1988
Radford University
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