Detail oriented IP paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Aim to use my previous experience, strong research, writing, communication and office management skills to balance and prioritize diverse range of tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Applications and Formalities Specialist
Birch, Stewart,Kolasch & Birch LLP
06.2022 - 06.2024
Prepare and electronically file documents at Patent Center, including new applications, preliminary amendments, response to notices, petitions, information disclosure statements.
Prepare basic patent documents for client execution and file same at the USPTO, including declarations, assignments, powers of attorney, etc.
Prepare and forward reporting letters to clients regarding USPTO communications, such as formality notices. Also, prepare and forward reporting letters to clients regarding USPTO filings.
Prepare and forward reminders to clients regarding due dates and instructions.
Proactively managing patent prosecution docket , ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner, provide reminders to practitioners.
Review application papers being filed in the USPTO for accuracy and completeness regarding inventors, assignees, priority data, etc.
Receive and review all incoming email.
Formatting and proofreading documents and save into corresponding firm's DMS.
Prepare, review and edit billing proformas.
Maintaining positive communication with internal and external clients via written correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Legal Intern
IP Boutique Law Firm
11.2021 - 01.2022
Prepare Patent filing documents including Transmittal form and Pay Issue Fee on USPTO via EFS web.
Familiarity with USPTO Pair.
Review Notices of Allowance, prepare corresponding checklist, and report to client.
Draft routine client correspondence, reporting e-mails regarding Issue notification, Notice of Publication and maintain client physical docket files.
Overflow support including revisions, edits, and proofreading all filings and correspondence for spelling, content, punctuation, and grammar.
Knowledge and experience with IP Management Software, such as Flextrac and mainstream billing system such as PC Law.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Thomson Reuters
03.2011 - 12.2012
Responsibilities:
Responsible for detailed functional testing of Westlaw Next application. This included content, regression, integration, system testing and user acceptance testing.
Worked closely with other team members to create test plans, test cases, test scripts and create corresponding error reports
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
Legal Associate
Mindcrest India Pvt Ltd.
09.2007 - 05.2008
Responsibilities: Litigation Document Review, Case analysis, and treatment of cases. Review and analyze large volumes of case law in specific areas of law. Draft and prepare corresponding checklist, client correspondence, and email to client.
Education
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate - Law
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
07.2017
Skills
Meticulous attention to detail & accuracy
Experience utilizing IP-specific and legal software ( ie Patricia, Elite, FlexTrac, PC law, Patent Center)
Proficient in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Adobe tools
Ability to prioritize, multitask and work independently as well as in a team setting, while maintaining company's confidentiality and integrity
Strong technical aptitude and understanding, including ability to quickly learn new software applications