Lori Baker
Petey Winston Browne Properties , LLC
Kapolei,HI
37
years of professional experience
Patent Analyst and Registered Patent Agent producing USPTO work products with high quality, production, docket management, and stakeholder standards. Conducts prior art searches to assess novelty and non-obviousness of inventions, reviews 9-21 patent applications weekly for compliance and completeness, and drafts legal office actions that translate technical findings into clear examination guidance. Brings fluent command of patent laws, practices, examination procedures, and petition decisions to support accurate patent determinations.
Work History
Entry Level to Senior Patent Analyst /Registered Patent Agent
27 Years 9 Months- Review over 100 patent applications annually for compliance with examination requirements.
- Review 9-21 patent applications weekly for compliance and completeness.
- Conduct prior art searches to assess novelty and non-obviousness of inventions.
- Draft legal office actions that translate technical findings into clear examination guidance.
- Apply patent laws, practices, and examination procedures to support accurate patent determinations.
Notary Public
2 Years 9 Months- Coordinate 100% of scheduled signing appointments monthly by confirming availability, document readiness, and client instructions.
- Process 1-2 notarized documents daily while verifying identities, signatures, and required acknowledgments.
- Maintain 100% compliance with signing and recordkeeping requirements during recurring notarization appointments.
- Process 1-2 notarization requests per day while maintaining accurate document completion and client records.
- Verify signer identity and document readiness before completing notarizations.
- Review signatures, dates, and acknowledgments for completeness prior to finalizing records.
- Support clients with clear guidance on notarization requirements and document preparation.
- Organize completed notarizations and maintain orderly files for easy retrieval.
- Communicate professionally with property staff, signers, and stakeholders to resolve document questions.
- Apply careful attention to details when handling legal forms and signature requirements.
- Coordinate appointment timing to support smooth workflow and timely service delivery.
- Verify signer identity and document completeness before completing each notarial act.
- Maintain accurate notary records and protect confidential client information in daily operations.
- Review signatures, dates, and document details for consistency before notarizing property-related paperwork.
Petitions Examiner Detaille
5 Months- Handle 100-200 help desk inquiries weekly from callers seeking guidance on petitions practice and patent examination procedures.
- Review 5-10 petition decisions weekly for procedural accuracy, aligning determinations with USPTO statutes, regulations, and policy.
- Address procedural inquiries from Office of Petitions stakeholders with clear, timely guidance on filing and processing requirements.
- Draft petitions and petition decisions using careful legal analysis and precise written language for consistent USPTO work products.
- Support strategic plan initiatives by contributing to projects that improve office operations and internal service delivery.
Customer Service/Salesperson
1 Year- Supported 50-100% of customers weekly by providing fitting room assistance and product recommendations.
- Processed 15-30 customer transactions per shift while maintaining accurate payment and receipt records.
- Assisted customers with sizing, style selection, and product questions throughout the sales floor.
- Recommended clothing options based on customer preferences, needs, and current inventory availability.
- Handled cash, card, and receipt processing accurately while closing out register activity.
- Maintained a clean, organized sales area to improve merchandise presentation and customer browsing.
- Answered customer questions clearly and redirected complex issues to the appropriate staff member.
- Restocked merchandise and organized displays to keep popular items visible and accessible.
- Supported fitting room operations by tracking garments, returning items, and managing customer requests.
- Communicated product features and pricing information to help customers make informed purchases.
- Resolved routine service issues calmly to maintain a positive in-store shopping experience.
- Opened and closed work areas according to store procedures and daily readiness standards.
- Collaborated with coworkers during busy periods to keep checkout and floor coverage consistent.
- Checked merchandise tags and sizes to support accurate pricing and floor organization.
- Reviewed returned items and separated damaged merchandise from sellable inventory.
- Presented merchandise neatly and adjusted displays to reflect seasonal promotions and sales priorities.
Technology Manager, Strategic & Planning Analyst/Writer
6 Years- Managed R&D, market, and technical development planning for the plastics team ($3M budget).
- Directed product planning for the industrial boilers and burners team ($2M budget).
- Led analysis of industrial business and power generation research schedules to align priorities and delivery timing.
- Authored benefit-to-cost analyses that guided selection of priority research programs.
- Drafted the strategic plan for industrial and power generation initiatives.
- Served as project lead on the Associate Management Board training team.
- Co-founded the corporate training team and helped build GRI University curriculum.
Industrial Marketing Engineer/Account Manager
1 Year- Maintained 50+ customer interactions monthly to support service quality and responsive communication.
- Managed 10-20 accounts weekly while balancing customer needs, follow-up, and account details.
- Built trusted client relationships by explaining service details clearly and responding to questions promptly.
- Tracked account activity and priorities to keep follow-up organized and support consistent customer coverage.
- Coordinated communication across stakeholders to align service needs with account objectives and timing.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Patent law knowledge
Docket management
Patent application review
Prior art search
Office action drafting
Technical writing
Petition decisions
Stakeholder communication
Customer service
Prioritization
Process improvement
Quality assurance
Patent prosecution
Claim chart analysis
Information disclosure statement preparation
Freedom to operate analysis
Program governance
Interests
2014
Letter 2 Words
LLC (Co-founder)
“The Spirit of Giving-The Gift of Love”
Co-authored
2003
What’s Your Story Publishing
LLC
(Co-founder)
“Great Courage”
Co-editor
1984-1986
University of Alabama- Crimson Cabaret Dancer
Afro American Assoc.
NSBE
Alpha Sweetheart
Twilight Dance Troupe
Elegance Rare Modeling Troupe
1968-1989
Tuskegee University-Society of Women Engineers
NSBE Regional Secretary/VP
Imagineer Newsletter Associate Editor
Engineering Alumni Days Banquet Chair
P&G Quality Workshop participant
NSBE 3.0 Certificate
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2000 Notable American Women (1991); Worlds Who’s Who of Women (1991); American Women of Today (1991); USPTO Bronze Metal Award (2013
2022)
Timeline
Notary Public
Petey Winston Browne Properties , LLC
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Petitions Examiner Detaille
USPTO
01.2009 - 06.2009Read More
Entry Level to Senior Patent Analyst /Registered Patent Agent
USPTO
01.1999 - CurrentRead More
Customer Service/Salesperson
Mark Shale Clothing Retail Outlet
01.1997 - 01.1998Read More
Technology Manager, Strategic & Planning Analyst/Writer
Gas Research Institute
01.1991 - 01.1997Read More
Industrial Marketing Engineer/Account Manager
Columbia Gas
01.1990 - 01.1991Read More
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
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Keller Graduate School
Master of Business Administration from Marketing
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