Rachel Townsend
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Accomplished Intellectual Property Paralegal with expertise in managing client portfolios, communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Ganz Law, PC
07.2023 - Current
- Managed patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios, processing over 100 applications.
- Docket incoming and out going filings and communications.
- Collaborated with attorneys and inventors to prepare and file intellectual property documentation, reducing processing time
- Work with foreign associates for internal prosecution.
- Managed timely payment of annuities, renewal, and other fees associated with ongoing patent maintenance and trademark renewals.
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Ganz Pollard, LLC
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Communications to foreign counsel for filing procedures and deadlines.
- Collaborated with attorneys to draft responses to USPTO office actions, resulting in successful registration of trademarks and issued patents.
- Maintained organized records of correspondence, filings, and deadlines to ensure timely action on all matters.
- Managed a portfolio of trademarks, closely monitoring status updates and upcoming deadlines for action.
Patent Paralegal
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Supported 1-5 attorneys in patent prosecution matters, contributing to successful filing over 120 patents.
- Organized and maintained electronic and physical case files.
- Increased patent application efficiency by the paralegal review process and improve document organization.
- Document preparation for inventors signatures.
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Mohr Intellectual Property Law Solutions
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Enhanced client relationships by providing timely status updates and ensuring clear communication throughout the entire IP lifecycle.
- Communicated with foreign associates to coordinate prosecution of international patent applications, increasing global IP protection for clients.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights.
- Managed timely payment of annuities and other fees associated with ongoing patent maintenance, ensuring continued protection for intellectual property assets.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, OR06-2013
Continuing Legal Education -
National Association of Legal Assistants
OnlineSkills
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Patent Cooperation Treaty Applications
- IP Client Relations
- Trademark renewals
- Patent annuities
- IP portfolio management
- Proficient in MS office
- Legal document preparation
- Patent information disclosure statements
- Trademark assignment recordation
- Design patent applications
- Patent prosecution
- Time management
Timeline
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Ganz Law, PC
07.2023 - Current
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Ganz Pollard, LLC
11.2017 - 07.2023
Patent Paralegal
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP
02.2016 - 07.2017
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Mohr Intellectual Property Law Solutions
02.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Portland Community College
Continuing Legal Education -
National Association of Legal Assistants