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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

• Managed Intellectual Property assets for the business• Coordinated Invention Disclosure processing and review• Expanded and updated internal policies• Implemented cost saving mechanisms• Provided high-level support in preparation of patent applications• Monitored the IP docket daily for deadline, for both Patents and Trademarks, capturing critical information for all Domestic and Foreign applications• Collaborated with outside counsel to prepare and respond to Official Actions, both Domestic and Foreign outside counsel • Assisted Agent/Attorneys with management and execution of IP projects and initiatives, including establishing procedures, processes, and workflows to efficiently resolve legal matters • Coordinated the legalization of patent documentation.• Worked closely with Finance to resolve billing issues for Law Firms and Vendors• Provided financial forecast of IP portfolio• Organized, directed, and executed search for new docketing management system

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Managed day-to-day operations of Hospital’s intellectual property portfolio• Guided and supported Licensing Associates with matters related to Intellectual Property, as well as provided aid to License Associates with various aspects of their dockets to ensure timely action• Addressed Licensees’ inquiries relating to intellectual property functions, rules, and procedures• Cleared an inherited six-month backlog in six weeks, improving workflow• Implemented monthly docket review to evaluate prosecution, filing options, pending deadlines, annuities, formal document processing and outstanding issues• Responsible for foreign and domestic payment of fees • Supported commercialization efforts • Preserved the integrity of electronic database • Ensured all patent related deadlines are met and satisfied• Liaison between Licensing Associates, outside counsel and vendors to ensure compliance to SOPs • Independently respond to official requests• Intellectual Property coordinator of all iEdison related matters, to methodically ensure adherence to Bayh-Dole Act• Certified the reliability of the IP prosecution database by performing quality review

Greater New York City Area

• Oversaw and managed day-to-day operations of the University’s intellectual property portfolio; including its docket, databases, annuity/maintenance fee payments, generate reports and correspond with outside attorneys, vendors, and Licensees, in addition to providing instructions • Proposed and effected cost savings options, reducing external fees and expenses• Coordinated international filings with foreign filing vendor and as well as foreign Agents• Established SOPs for external counsel and foreign associates• Guided and assist Licensing Managers with daily workloads, obtaining information to file responses to office actions, both domestic and foreign, as well as provide aid to License Managers with various aspects of their dockets to ensure timely action• Addressed Licensees’ inquiries relating to intellectual property functions, rules, and procedures• Implemented and manages an electronic filing system for patent-related documents, outgoing correspondence, and Staff comments against docket• Responsible for foreign and domestic payment of fees and consulting with IT to ensure the system receives correct/current updates; Analyzes and evaluates expenses related to legal consultation and annuity/maintenance with trademark renewal fees• Administered and maintained the integrity of electronic database in accordance with University’s SOPs and policies • Reviewed incoming correspondence including paper and electronic mail, facsimiles, docketed information, and/or Licensee’s instructions and take necessary steps to protect intellectual property • Prepared, obtained and provided documentation related to drafting patent and trademark applications, including consulting with inventors, which includes, but not limited to Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignment documents, memos, and mixed correspondence, as well as documents required for patent prosecution outside the United States

Princeton, Nj

• Executed data entry into computerized docket system to generate due dates and reminders• Analyzed correspondence related to the prosecution of Intellectual Property rights• Provided litigation and transaction docketing support for proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board• Reconciled outgoing correspondence and attorney comments against docket• Arranged timely customized reports and resolves inaccuracies and problems• Managed docketing and document management tasks related to patent, and trademark prosecution matters globally• Collaborated with internal clients on legal matters• Created and maintaining digital versions of inbound, outbound, and in-house communications • Captured deadlines to be docketed, both domestic and foreign • Docketed litigation and transaction for proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board• Preserved and observed a log of all communications, including internal docket requests, and ensures the processing of same in a timely manner• Certified the reliability of the IP prosecution database by performing quality review• Assisted with client and firm projects as needed• Ensured all tasks carried out are compliant with the firm's policies, procedures, and processes

Skillman, Nj

• Steered the transfer, sales, and licensing of various technologies • Conducted and analyzed patent searches• Prepared correspondence to clients regarding foreign filing reminders, registration certificates (U.S. and foreign), notices of publication and state renewals• Prepared trademark maintenance and renewal filings• Prepared and managed company’s patent portfolio• Filed, prosecuted, and dealt with foreign matters • Coordinated execution of Assignments, Powers of Attorney and Declarations• Created and implemented electronic office• Collaborated with internal clients on legal matters• Developed reporting guidelines for outside counsel• Captured deadlines to be docketed, both domestic and foreign • Identified and resolved legal, departmental, and business issues• Filed National and Regional applications• Transmitted instructions to outside counsel, various patent offices and agents • Analyzed, assessed, validated, and transmitted annuity details • Assembled formal request and documentation to be corrected • Systematized annuity payments with provider• Provided departmental budget analysis • Maintained deposit accounts• Communicated with foreign and domestic counsel, resolving matters on a supervisory level

Princeton, Nj

• Assisted with the implementation of IP management system• Prepared transition of patent portfolio to foreign entity• Retrieved, filed, and researched documents via PAIR, determining significance• Executed patent searches and obtaining file wrappers • Supported all phases of US and foreign patent prosecution filings • Organized, assembled, and prepared status of individual cases• Aided with complex and specialized projects• Conducted legal research regarding patent laws• Identified and ordered relevant publications to arrange and record Information Disclosure Statement(s) (IDS) of cross-related cases

Trenton, Nj

• Categorized and aided with USPTO communications• Processed patent annuities and trademark renewals• Prepared domestic trademark application electronic filings• Filed Combined Declaration of Use and Statement of Use to maintain registrations • Drafted documents and responses related to patent and trademark applications• Filed National and Regional applications• Assisted with trademark clearance projects, including U.S. screening and full searches and international screening and formal counsel searches• Prepared and filed U.S. trademark applications, including electronic filings with follow through to registration and post-registration maintenance and renewals• Assisted with preparation and filing of responses to trademark Office Actions, including but not limited to Section 8 & 15 affidavits• Viewed and retrieved documents from PAIR, including conclude relevance• Conducted electronic patent searches• Researched patents for clients via internet• Conducted internet research and trademark screening• Processed departmental accounts payable and expense reports• Prepared studies for clients• Assisted with implementation of and transition to computerized system• Generated and distributed daily docket, and other docket related activities• Prepared amendments, applications, Assignments, declarations, IDS and all otherformal documents directed and/or related to patent prosecution• Corresponded with United States and foreign counsel• Identified and ordered pertinent scientific/technical/medical publications• Prepared, edited, and proofread correspondence for clients

Princeton, Nj

• Conducted extensive research legal analysis on broad range of art/invention• Interacted with United States Patent and Trademark Office resolving technical, administrative, and legal concerns• Prepared data collection and analysis for legal research projects• Project budgeting and cost containment• Prepared files for attorneys before Hearings and/or Examinations• Transcribed attorneys’ notes on patents, trademarks, and copyrights• Maintained legal research library• Maintained weekly project time sheets• Completed legal documents for submission to the United States patent and trademark office• Prepared, edited, and proofread correspondence for clients• Other legal related administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Bridgewater, Nj

• Prepared domestic and foreign patent applications including PCT and national phase applications• Researched documents and inquiries for individual U.S. attorneys• Prepared evidential legal documents for submission to the United States patent and trademark office and foreign patent offices• Functioned as liaison between in-house counsel and outside counsel• Assisted Paralegal in day-to-day activities• Searched worldwide patent databases regarding pharmaceutical compositions• Drafted declarations/affidavits, Power of Attorney, assignments, and service of process• Updated and maintained patent docketing database• Drafted directives to outside counselors both domestic and foreign• Drafted amendments and responses to patent office Examiner's actions for patent applications• Prepared and submitted sequence listings• Worked with academic institutions, and in-house clients regarding status of patents, legal documentation, and any other related patent or legal issues

Garfield, Nj

• Recorded and transcribed minutes of Board of Directors, Executive & Senior Management, and Board of Trustees Meetings• Prepared and safeguarded confidential material• Logged and reconciled Corporate expenses for executives• Coordinated, scheduled and attended various industry functions• Prepared and proofread correspondence, memos, and proposals for the President/CEO and the Chairman of the Board• Responsible for planning executive's domestic & international travel arrangements• Performed professional projects as requested• Provided high level support to company's Executives• Organized and maintained Executive's schedule• Prepared presentations• Performed clerical duties

Parsippany, Nj

• Prepared data collection and analysis for legal research projects• Project budgeting and cost containment• Processed departmental accounts payable and expense reports• Maintained legal research library• Assisted with implementation of and transition to computerized system• Maintained weekly project time sheets• Performed clerical duties

Parsippany, Nj

• Researched patents for clients via internet• Researched documents and inquiries for individual U.S. attorneys• Prepared studies for clients• Prepared files for attorneys before Hearings and/or Examinations• Transcribed attorneys' notes on patents, trademarks, and copyrights• Assisted Paralegal in day-to-day activities• Performed clerical duties

Rye, Ny

• Handled branch payroll for 50+ employees• Served as branch technical support contact• Reconciled high volume of medical claims with various medical providers• Summarized and initiate daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly intercompany and direct customer billing• Performed clerical duties