TOMOKO STEWART
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Patent Legal Assistant
Spencer Fane LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
01.2026 - Current
Patent Legal Assistant
Global IP Counselors, LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2010 - 12.2025
- Facilitated communication with foreign clients through email and portal correspondence, ensuring timely responses on behalf of patent attorneys and agents.
- Supported communication with foreign patent agents on behalf of patent attorneys and patent agents.
- Coordinated docketing calendars for deadlines, hearings, and client follow-ups, enhancing organization and compliance.
- Prepared document templates and forms for all phases of patent prosecution in compliance with USPTO guidelines.
- Filed required forms and documents for new patent applications, including PCT national phase, nonprovisional, and provisional filings; prepared responses for notifications, Information Disclosure Statements, and issue fee payments to USPTO.
- Analyzed notifications issued by USPTO and communicated updates to clients, maintaining awareness of critical patent developments.
- Collected information and prepared billing details for each transaction.
Education
Associates Degree - French
Akenohoshi College
Saitama, JapanAssociates Degree - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annadale, VirginiaSkills
- Patent prosecution
- USPTO filings
- Document preparation
- Deadline management
- Client communication
- Invoicing coordination
LANGUAGES:
Japanese (Fluent) and English
EMPLOYMENT:
- 2026-Present Spencer Fane LLP Washington, DC
- 2010-2025 Global IP Counselors, LLP Washington, DC
- 2007-2010 JALPAK /JTB USA, Inc. (Travel Agency) Washington, DC
- 2004-2007 Duty Free America Dulles International Airport Dulles, VA
- 2000-2004 Sushi Zen (Japanese Restaurant) Arlington, VA
- 2000-2002 Kotobuki (Japanese Restaurant) McLean, VA
- 1992-1999 Hankyu Department Store Tokyo, Japan
Timeline
Patent Legal Assistant
Spencer Fane LLP
01.2026 - Current
Patent Legal Assistant
Global IP Counselors, LLP
11.2010 - 12.2025
Associates Degree - French
Akenohoshi College
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College