Strategic development of design patent portfolio, including innovation capture, claim creation and global filing decisions through extensive integration with the business to understand objectives and brand direction.Management, collaboration and coordination with outside counsel on all aspects of prosecution, enforcement, record management and filing strategy.Support in tradeshow enforcement of design assets in US and China.Development of education presentations on design patents for business.Evaluation and analysis of brand and marketing materials including sketches, prototypes and products for event or product launches.Management of two full-time direct reports.

Specialize in all aspects of trademark, design and utility patent prosecution, including initial drafting of applications, declarations, assignments, office action responses, coordination of drawing preparation, performed trademark clearance searches and analyses and docketing.Collaboration with attorneys and clients on claim strategy and portfolio development.Primary contact and support for clients and foreign counsel on IP matters.Lead on major docket conversion and implementation, including development and maintenance of existing and new workflows.