Applying more than 18 years of extensive intellectual property experience in diligent practice management of NC Lawyer's Weekly 2023 lawyer of the year, and equity partner in our Charlotte office. I also moonlight as a deadline cop and am master of the outlook calendar. I am responsible for patent and trademark filings, client correspondence, monitoring patent and trademark filing deadlines, time entry, and ensuring invoices are processed in accordance with firm procedures. I also coordinate both U.S. and international patent and trademark application filings procedures with the attorney by working independently, seeking attorney input when required to resolve special situations or issues. I serve as a leader and firm resource, often training paralegals to work within our team, and I work hard to maintain close relationships with our clients in order to address needs and changes proactively. I also review for accuracy reports from USPTO and foreign associate office papers in a timely manner (e.g., office actions), working with the attorney to file responses to office actions and to report the same to the client. My daily tasks include preparing and addressing formalities associated with USPTO filings, including application papers, responses to Missing Parts, Information Disclosure Statements, Oaths/Declarations, correction of filing receipts, publication requests, assignment recordation, issue fee payment, certificate of correction, etc.. I additionally draft correspondence to clients, foreign counsel, and others, and prepare and file new U.S. and national stage applications.