SUZI MOGAVERO
San Diego,California
Summary
As an Intellectual Property and Contracts Director, I have experience in Patent, Trademark, Copyright, and Domain Name prosecution and Contract Administration. My strong organizational skills allow me to multitask without compromising quality and timing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Legal Administration
TELESIS BIO INC.
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for IP Portfolio implementation and patent family database entry, docketing, paralegal prosecution duties, including, but not limited to, IDSs, amendments, translations, formalities, drawings, sequence listings, deposit accounts, private pair, practitioner registration and digital certificates and annuity payments for patents utilizing CPI IPMS
- Prepare, analyze, proof, and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, insurance policies, and other legal documents
- Maintain and manage the Contract Database and prepare and file legal documents as needed
- File, manage, summarize, track, and review contracts, corporate records, and other documents
- Maintain Audit, Board, Comp and Stock Committee minutes
- Act as a trusted adviser to both colleagues and clients by regularly providing guidance, counseling, and support to facilitate the successful conclusion of negotiations
- Work with local agents and service providers to obtain company documentation (Certificates of Incorporation, powers of attorney, translations, legalizations, etc.).
Associate Director, Intellectual Property and Contracts
ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted department leadership with day-to-day operations, including identification, development and implementation of department policies and procedures
- Responsible for IP Portfolio implementation and patent family database entry, docketing, paralegal prosecution duties, including, but not limited to, IDSs, amendments, translations, formalities, drawings, sequence listings, deposit accounts, private pair, practitioner registration and digital certificates and annuity payments for patents
- Implemented Anaqua IPMS in order to replace existing IPMS
- Oversaw management and lead change efforts for legal technology platforms (including Questel, Morningside, DocuSign, BrandShelter etc.) for IP Group
- Created and drove relationships with other key company functions, such as HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, and Legal Operations
- Assist internal team members with special projects as needed, such as mergers and acquisitions
- Partnered with Finance on budgeting/accrual process; drive governance of billing/invoice guidelines and work with Finance to identify cost savings opportunities, discrepancies, and coding errors
- Selected and implemented Contract Management Database software (Agiloft)
- Entered into Preferred Partnership Discount agreements with multiple vendors grossing $450K/yr.
Senior Manager, Intellectual Property / Consultant
SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC
San Diego, CA
02.2009 - 12.2018
- Established daily operations of the Legal Department
- Performed docketing, paralegal prosecution duties, including, but not limited to, IDSs, amendments, translations, formalities, drawings, sequence listings and annuity payments for patents and trademarks (CPI, IP Manager, Patricia)
- Drafted NDAs, Consulting Agreements, and reviewed contracts for the Company
- Managed all IP licenses and ensured obligations such as Annual Reports and Minimum Annual Royalties were met in a timely manner
- Managed and negotiated all Legal invoices and projects as well as the prepared and tracked Annual Budgets
- Managed IP Management System, Document Management System, Westlaw Next, Innovation, and infrastructure of the daily operations of the Legal Department
- Aided with the management of the Company’s corporate filings as well as collaborating with local agents and service providers and obtained company documentation i.e., Certificates of Good Standing, Powers of Attorney, translations, and legalizations.
Senior Manager, Contracts and Corporate
SYNTHETIC GENOMICS, INC.
La Jolla, CA
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Selected and implemented Contract Management Database software
- Managed Board meetings and materials
- Created and managed Investor Data Rooms
- Managed Investor Stock Transfers as well as Investor Financing Rounds
- Managed parent and subsidiaries formation and compliance
- Drafted NDAs, Consulting Agreements and managed the Contracts Database along with the contract review/approval process.
Manager, Intellectual Property
AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supervised, trained, and managed the workflows of the patent and trademark prosecution support staff
- Hired non-attorney support as well as managed employee relations for attorney and non-attorney personnel
- Developed IP departmental SOPs and provided docketing backup support and assisted with all areas of IP prosecution
- Managed all IP licenses and ensured that all obligations were met in a timely manner
- Negotiated IP software maintenance agreements
- Managed and customized the IP databases in-house by utilizing Access and SQL programming skills which resulted in savings of $25K
- Negotiated all vendor agreements by requesting volume discounts
- Implemented additional General Ledger account codes to track all IP costs for annual budgeting purposes.
Intellectual Property Paralegal
BIOGEN IDEC INC.
San Diego, CA
12.2001 - 12.2005
Intellectual Property Manager
SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT INC.
San Diego, CA
10.2000 - 10.2001
Intellectual Property Manager
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Carlsbad, CA
03.1996 - 10.2000
Education
Lawyer’s Assistant Program Specializing in Intellectual Property -
University of San Diego
ABA Certificate in Paralegal Studies/A.A. Degree -
Kelsey-Jenny Business College
General Education Courses -
San Diego State University
Skills
- IP Database Implementation (Anaqua, CPI)
- Document Management Systems
- Contract Preparation and Negotiation
- Legal Department Infrastructure
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Notary Public
- Operations Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
Timeline
Director, Legal Administration
TELESIS BIO INC.
10.2022 - Current
Associate Director, Intellectual Property and Contracts
ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
08.2018 - 08.2022
Senior Manager, Contracts and Corporate
SYNTHETIC GENOMICS, INC.
05.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Manager, Intellectual Property / Consultant
SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC
02.2009 - 12.2018
Manager, Intellectual Property
AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
01.2006 - 01.2009
Intellectual Property Paralegal
BIOGEN IDEC INC.
12.2001 - 12.2005
Intellectual Property Manager
SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT INC.
10.2000 - 10.2001
Intellectual Property Manager
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
03.1996 - 10.2000
Lawyer’s Assistant Program Specializing in Intellectual Property -
University of San Diego
ABA Certificate in Paralegal Studies/A.A. Degree -
Kelsey-Jenny Business College
General Education Courses -
San Diego State University
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