Kathy Mettee Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Trademarks: Electronically file trademark applications, extensions, submit Office Action Responses and electronically record Assignments with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”); assist attorneys with oppositions filed with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; assist attorneys with filings with the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (“UDRP”), protecting clients' trademark rights; file various copyright applications with the U.S. Copyright Office; prepare Status Reports for clients; process and docket all correspondence regarding both foreign and U.S. trademarks; forward trademark/domain name enforcement correspondence to infringing parties, etc.Patents: Electronically file design, provisional and utility patent applications and all necessary forms, including Application Data Sheet, Power of Attorney, Information Disclosure Statements, Assignments, Office Action Responses, Appeal Briefs as well as submit Issue Fees/Maintenance Fees, etc. with the USPTO; proof drawings, order patent file histories, as well as prepare and forward correspondence regarding same. Miscellaneous: Follow-up with clients, run docket reports for attorneys and review the dockets for upcoming deadlines; updating attorney calendars to reflect upcoming deadlines; revise various technology contracts and/or agreements, open new client/matter numbers, set-up files, receive incoming calls, coordinates travel arrangements, billing, etc. I also assist other attorneys with workload when their assistant is out of the office. I have also maintained the IP Section American Express Credit Card and USPTO Deposit Accounts to reconcile the statements every month for all the offices of Haynes and Boone, LLP.Labor and Employment: I have six years’ prior experience working in the Labor and Employment Section on various litigation and ERISA matters.

Dallas, Tx

Worked for two partners dealing in corporate banking, finance, municipal court documentation and various litigation matters. Prepare pleadings, filings, corporate documents, etc. Organize office facilities, including payroll, client billing, company books, maintain and update records system. Purchase office supplies and/or equipment and keep office in efficient order. Greet clients, handle all incoming calls and sort incoming mail, etc.

Dallas, Tx

Excellent knowledge and abilities in probating wills, preparation of Inventories, Form 706 for large estates, security evaluations, probate court filings, estate planning (preparation of wills, documents, etc.). Nine years of extensive work in tax section. Worked extensively with tax attorneys in gathering information from clients to perform tasks and schedule deadlines. Communicate with clients, insurance agencies, etc. gathering information for estates. Assist in training legal assistants to perform probate functions. I have worked in employee benefits revising pension and profit sharing plans, preparation of IRS filings and proofreading. My experience also includes a corporate background, preparing correspondence, prospectus’, Minutes, monthly billing for partner of firm, timesheets, etc., as well as work as overflow secretary in bankruptcy and litigation section.