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Remote

Manage domestic and international patent and trademark portfolios for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startup technology companies. Direct strategic and tactical support as well as day-to-day operations of the IP Group.Prepare and file domestic and foreign patent applications (including PCT and Hague designs), handle all prosecution aspects including preparing and filing Preliminary Amendments, Office Action responses, USPTO forms, petitions, and assist attorneys in oppositions, appeals and infringement proceedings.Assist inventors and in-house counsel with preparation and submission of invention disclosures and patentability research. Assist clients in establishing internal patent programs and develop patent strategy. Conduct patent ownership and competitive searches using a variety of online databases (USPTO, WIPO, Espacenet, Google Patents, etc.). Assist attorneys in the process of research, mining, and evaluation of IP for clients. Collaborate with foreign agents on all aspects of patent-related matters and provide guidance and support to foreign clients.Develop and maintain guidelines, policies and procedures for the Firm and clients. Recommend and implement new initiatives, provide patent-related training sessions to legal professionals on a regular basis. Ensure teams work according to all legal requirements and regulations, both domestic and worldwide. Ensure timelines and deadlines are met. Oversee legal staff and docketing group work.

Remote

Manage a team of IP professionals in complex, multi-layer, long-term projects.Spearhead overhaul of under-performing IP management software to reduce stagnation and increase growth and productivity. Implement new IP software, which dramatically improved data accuracy and workload efficiency.Launch and customize online client portal services, develop and maintain procedures and training materials, conduct training sessions to clients by request.Slashed annuity/renewal costs by 40%, by transforming the annuity payment mechanism and negotiating pricing and fees with 3rd party providers, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.Implement IP data comparison services, thereby increasing docketing efficiency and data accuracy.Coach and train attorneys and staff. Create and update training materials and manuals. Conduct periodic learning and refresher sessions.

New York City, New York

Provided support to 14 attorneys based in New York, Washington DC and Silicon Valley, performed patent-related legal research and analysis, and drafted petitions, agreements, amendments and instruction letters.Prepared and filed domestic and international trademark applications, renewal applications, affidavits of use and incontestability, powers of attorney and responses to Office Actions.Monitored, docketed, and handled all annuity/maintenance fee payments.

Europe, Israel

Prepared and filed Israeli and European patent applications directly with the Israeli Patent Office and the European Patent Office (via the EPOnline system), managed client’s IP portfolios. Conducted searches and due diligence, ran reports and maintained docketing system.

Israel

Prepared and filed patent and trademark applications with the Israeli Patent Office and patent offices worldwide, managed global docketing system, prepared and recorded legal documents, maintained e-billing system, generated and transmitted invoices, collected payments from clients and maintained partners and associates’ calendars.Organized, analyzed and reviewed documents at attorneys’ request, communicated with foreign firms regarding patent filings. Maintained, monitored, and handled all renewals payable to the Israeli Patent Office.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Maintained relationships between the IDF, UN and additional foreign forces operating under various security arrangements in the region. Coordinated trips abroad and visits in Israel of military officers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business And Organizational Communication

High School Diploma