Tatiana Fenster
Muskego
Summary
Accomplished Patent Agent with a focus on patent portfolio management and patentability evaluations. Expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications on a global scale. Proven track record of leading initiatives that support business goals, effectively reducing infringement risks and fortifying intellectual property protection. Strong analytical and communication skills enhance collaboration with inventors and corporate teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Patent Agent/Patent Portfolio Manager
Cree Lighting USA LLC
Racine
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed the patentability of new product development in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing portfolios for alignment with company objectives.
- Accomplished significant cost savings.
- Managed outside counsel patent prosecution teams.
- Drafted, reviewed, and ensured clarity and breadth of patent claims.
- Managed external invoicing and internal controls to enhance billing efficiencies.
- Alerted inventors and leadership about infringement risk, and advised on mitigation strategies.
- Implemented cost-effective filing strategies across multiple continents.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen collaborations.
- Developed ISO-compliant patent processes from invention conception phases to patent maintenance.
- Facilitated documentation of manufacturing operating processes for regulatory compliance.
Senior Patent Agent/Patent Portfolio Manager
Ideal Industries Lighting LLC, dba Cree Lighting, a Company of Ideal Industries, Inc.
Racine
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed the integration of large patent portfolios developed by global business units.
- Coordinated patent docket and billing systems in collaboration with outside law firms.
- Effectively communicated intellectual property strategies with leadership teams around the world.
- Implemented time-efficient and cost-effective patent filing strategies in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
- Facilitated inventor-counsel communication regarding filing processes.
- Supported patent litigation and licensing campaigns.
- Conducted research and assessment for competitive product patent claim charting.
- Advised on optimization strategies for patent portfolio management.
- Educated engineering teams on effective patent protection practices.
Patent Agent
Jansson Munger McKinley & Kirby Ltd.
Racine
05.2008 - 09.2019
- Drafted broad, enforceable patent claims, and supportive specifications in a wide variety of technical fields.
- Prosecuted numerous utility and design patent applications at the USPTO and internationally.
- Conducted extensive patent searches in official and commercial patent databases.
- Reviewed and analyzed various types of non-patent literature.
- Provided state-of-the-art, prior art, and validity opinions.
- Collaborated with inventors to refine invention disclosures and claims.
- Managed client interactions regarding patent strategies, timelines, and costs.
- Analyzed patents for infringement risks.
- Drafted infringement and clearance reports.
- Created visual clients' and competitive patent family tees.
- Monitored patent landscapes and provided competitive analyses.
Patent Paralegal
Jansson Shupe & Munger Ltd McKinley & Kirby Ltd.
Racine
06.2003 - 05.2008
- Executed thorough prior art searches for patentability assessments, and litigation strategies.
- Drafted utility and design patent applications encompassing specifications, claims, and drawings in varied fields.
- Managed comprehensive patent application processes.
- Facilitated effective communication between inventors and patent office personnel throughout the filing process.
- Maintained organized records of patents within proprietary databases for easy access.
- Assisted in case preparations by analyzing legal documents.
- Trained staff on patent procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge base.
- Collaborated with attorneys on responses to USPTO Office Actions, improving application outcomes.
Bankruptcy Specialist
Washington Mutual Home Loan Inc.
Milwaukee
12.2002 - 06.2003
- Calculated loan bankruptcy claims and maintained comprehensive documentation.
- Investigated court filings on PACER.
- Coordinated communication among clients, and various departments seamlessly.
- Maintained detailed client interaction records using company systems.
- Responded to numerous calls and emails daily, addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted legal research relevant to bankruptcy cases.
Patent and Trademark Attorney
Nina Vasilieva, LTD
Minsk
12.2001 - 01.2002
- Conducted investigations and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Collaborated with legal teams, paralegals, and administrative staff to coordinate case preparation.
- Provided mentorship to staff, fostering teamwork, and skill development.
- Assisted senior attorneys with hearings and trials by organizing the necessary materials.
- Implemented technology solutions for case management and legal research to improve efficiency.
Assistant to Patent and Trademark Attorney and Trademark Searching Specialist
Nina Vasilieva, LTD
Minsk
01.1994 - 12.2001
- Managed case files, ensuring confidentiality and organization of relevant documentation.
- Conducted trademark searches and drafted summary reports.
- Collaborated with the Trademark Examiners on efficient trademark application filings for effective registrations.
- Represented and advertised the firm at international conventions.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings by organizing essential materials efficiently.
- Streamlined client communication and billing processes through the implementation of technology solutions.
- Mentored junior staff, guiding them in accuracy and efficiency techniques.
- Collaborated with legal teams to coordinate case preparation effectively.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on industry trends.
Education
Intellectual Property Jurist - Intellectual Property
Belarus National Center of Intellectual Property
Minsk, Belarus12-2000
Master of Architecture - Minsk, Belarus
Belarusian State Polytechnic Academy
Minsk, Belarus06-2000
Chemistry - Waukesha, WI
University of Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI08-2007
Skills
- Patent portfolio management expertise
- Prior art search and analysis
- Patent drafting and prosecution
- Claim drafting and construction
- Infringement analysis and interpretation
- Patent enforcement and marking
- Patent landscaping and mapping
- Intellectual property laws knowledge
- International patent law understanding
- Legal research capabilities
- Stakeholder communication effectiveness
- Team collaboration strategies
- Strategic planning with detail orientation
- Industrial designs and trademarks
- Client counseling and relations
Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (Reg. No. 62,320) - 2008
- Belarus National Center of Intellectual Property (Reg. No. 77) - 2001
Alternative Name
Tatstsana V. Fenster
References
Contact information is available upon request.
Professional Activities
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Licensing Executives Society (LES)
- International Federation of Industrial Property Attorneys (FICPI)
- European association representing the interests of trademark owners (MARQUES)
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States citizen
Timeline
Senior Patent Agent/Patent Portfolio Manager
Cree Lighting USA LLC
08.2023 - Current
Senior Patent Agent/Patent Portfolio Manager
Ideal Industries Lighting LLC, dba Cree Lighting, a Company of Ideal Industries, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2023
Patent Agent
Jansson Munger McKinley & Kirby Ltd.
05.2008 - 09.2019
Patent Paralegal
Jansson Shupe & Munger Ltd McKinley & Kirby Ltd.
06.2003 - 05.2008
Bankruptcy Specialist
Washington Mutual Home Loan Inc.
12.2002 - 06.2003
Patent and Trademark Attorney
Nina Vasilieva, LTD
12.2001 - 01.2002
Assistant to Patent and Trademark Attorney and Trademark Searching Specialist
Nina Vasilieva, LTD
01.1994 - 12.2001
Intellectual Property Jurist - Intellectual Property
Belarus National Center of Intellectual Property
Master of Architecture - Minsk, Belarus
Belarusian State Polytechnic Academy
Chemistry - Waukesha, WI
University of Wisconsin