Accomplished, high-impact Paralegal with expertise in the field of intellectual property. I've had the pleasure of working in both law firms and in-house corporate environments specializing in the areas of medical devices; mechanical devices; renewable/alternative energy; biotechnology; pharmaceutical; and cancer diagnostics.• Expertise in initiating, implementing, developing and establishing in-house IP departments from the ground up• Substantial savings by dramatically decreasing need for outside counsel • Proven background and track record establishing cost-saving procedures• Extensive docketing and portfolio management • Proficient knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark laws and procedures• Excels in deadline-oriented environment, amassing record of 100% accuracy and timeliness in managing high-volume patent and trademark dockets through meticulous attention to detail • Long-standing network and working relationships with foreign associates abroad• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; IP Master, Inteum and ABACUS docketing programsSpecialties: U.S. and foreign patent law • U.S. and foreign trademark law • Portfolio management • Patent applications and maintenance • Trademark applications and maintenance • Docketing • Process implementation • Outside counsel interaction • Foreign counsel interaction • Contract management • Cost savings
Listed skills include Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, and 18 others.
