Michael S. Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Ga, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Supervise team of Patent Paralegals, including US, Foreign, and Post Grant Paralegals• Develop and maintain processes for the Post Grant group (IPR/PGR/Derivations)

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Handle patent prosecution for both U.S. and foreign matters.• Handle post-grant matters including IPRs/PGRs/CBMs, ex parte reexams, reissues, and interferences.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Lead team(s) of paralegals in project-oriented tasks including large PTAB litigation projects.• Drafted and filed documents in patent applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Managed a patent docket including preparation of new applications, trademark renewals or annuities, and all other prosecution papers and documents for filing in the US and in Non-US jurisdictions in coordination with foreign agents.• Prepared and filed Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part patent applications (including both Utility and Design applications).• Prepared draft reporting letters and responses to Office Actions for attorney review, which include formulation of… Show more • Managed a patent docket including preparation of new applications, trademark renewals or annuities, and all other prosecution papers and documents for filing in the US and in Non-US jurisdictions in coordination with foreign agents.• Prepared and filed Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part patent applications (including both Utility and Design applications).• Prepared draft reporting letters and responses to Office Actions for attorney review, which include formulation of arguments against refusals and/or rejections.• Coordinated with foreign patent and trademark agents to obtain and enforce patent and trademark rights in non-US jurisdictions.• Prepared and filed Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications.• Prepared Notice of Allowance checklist and reporting letters.• Handled routine and non-routine intellectual property related projects as needed. Show less

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw, Washington Dc 20004

• Managed intake of all new U.S. patent application orders.• Received, reviewed, and prepared (make "ready to file") large docket of all new patent applications.• Corresponded with clients in order to resolve questions related to completeness and accuracy of application documents.• Coordinated and manage workflow of the IP Intake Specialist.• Prepared worldwide cost estimates for filing and maintenance of patents and trademarks.• Prepared patent and trademark status summary… Show more • Managed intake of all new U.S. patent application orders.• Received, reviewed, and prepared (make "ready to file") large docket of all new patent applications.• Corresponded with clients in order to resolve questions related to completeness and accuracy of application documents.• Coordinated and manage workflow of the IP Intake Specialist.• Prepared worldwide cost estimates for filing and maintenance of patents and trademarks.• Prepared patent and trademark status summary reports.• Participated in bi-weekly "Team Leads" meetings to coordinate among departments.• Maintained working relationship with various agents/vendors and review invoices for accuracy. Show less

· Prepared formal documents for new patent applications including provisional, non-provisional, national stage, continuation, divisional, and Continuation-in-Part applications· Prepared and filed responses to USPTO office actions· Prepared patent documents for attorney signature and file said documents with the USPTO· Maintained prompt client reporting and billing of all filings· Communicated effectively with clients regarding patent filing formalities and rules

· Applied aggressive service to ensure all guest needs were met · Greeted guests within 30 seconds of arrival to create favorable first and last impressions · Maintained a detailed knowledge of the client's facility and other pertinent information · Appointed associates to appropriate roles

· Worked as an official at FSU for all intramural sports

· Worked full-time at summer sports camp for boys and girls ages 9-14 · Planned activities, assisted with camp programs and encouraged camper participation · Worked with other staff to iron out difficulties with facilities, programs and campers

· Office duties such as making phone calls, copying files, and faxing paperwork · Moved and organized sensitive payroll files to update file system

· Named number one sales associate in two different offices · Attended several professional sales conferences

· Greeted customers · Assisted technicians · Supervised parts department, placed orders and returns, and transported customers and/or parts as needed

· Greeted customers · Cleaned premises, washed cars, and delivered paperwork between shop and service advisors

· Bachelor Of Arts, International Affairs And Political Science

International Affairs And Technology