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•Worked collaboratively with assigned attorneys/science advisors in preparing and filing U.S. patent applications with the USPTO and WIPO.•Handled administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution.•Tracked, calendared and maintained case/application deadlines and dockets for over 50 clients.•Assisted in preparing and tracking U.S. patent application formalities.•Processed all incoming U.S. patent-related correspondence.•Composed correspondence, reports, and legal documents.•Time Entry and Billing.

• Acquired experience in all phases of the U.S. patent application and prosecution process.• Strong communication, organization, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.• Capable of working both independently and across a multitude of teams.• Streamlined operational efficiency by building formality document procedures.• Helped formulate and implement best practices and workflow management for largest client loads, including, checklists, templates, and standardization to provide consistency.• A self-starter that is a proactive problem spotter and creative in identifying solutions for ways to improve and streamline processes.

•Managed/maintained docket for several large, corporate clients totaling 800+ pending patent applications and ensured accurate data management.• Prepared U.S. and PCT patent application filing documents, information disclosure statements, pre-examination filings, prosecution filings, and post-allowance filings, and reviewed official filings/patent certificates.• Liaison with foreign patent counsel to ensure the timely preparation of patent applications and responses to Office Actions. • Partnered with stakeholders to devise strategies for meeting client, case and operational goals.• Prepared monthly and quarterly analytics reports for Principal patent attorneys.• Reviewed simple legal documents to identify and address areas of concern.• Entered time into firm billing system in accordance with client billing arrangements and firm procedures and addressed any billing inquiries.

• Prepared U.S. and PCT patent application filing documents, information disclosure statements, pre-examination filings, prosecution filings, and post-allowance filings, and reviewed official filings/patent certificates.• Reviewed simple legal documents to identify and address areas of concern.• Entered time into firm billing system in accordance with client billing arrangements and firm procedures and addressed any billing inquiries.

• Prepared U.S. and PCT patent application filing documents, information disclosure statements, pre-examination filings, prosecution filings, and post-allowance filings, and reviewed official filings/patent certificates.• Liaison with foreign patent counsel to ensure the timely preparation of patent applications and responses to Office Actions. • Reviewed simple legal documents to identify and address areas of concern.• Entered time into firm billing system in accordance with client billing arrangements and firm procedures and addressed any billing inquiries.

• Verified documentary requirements for national phase patent applications and direct foreign filing applications initialized through IP Portal.• Managed docketing system, including following up on docket deadlines and activities with foreign counsel and clients.• Communicated with clients and foreign counsel with regards to documentation requirements and general inquiries.• Maintained detailed work instructions to increase training effectiveness.• Helped build in-house IP Portal automation and tracking system designed to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

• Reviewed and analyzed documents to determine attorney-client privilege, significant issues, confidentiality, and responsiveness in discovery being pursued in complex litigation.• Worked with partners and associates from other firms.• Updated user databases using Microsoft ACCESS.

Executive Officer • Provided vision, management, and direction to over 170 personnel in a PATRIOT missile unit. Ensured maintenance and operation of equipment valued in excess of $45 million. Worked closely with subordinate supervisors to ensure the health, welfare, and morale of each employee was optimized by utilizing positive reinforcement. Maintenance Manager • Responsible for the leadership, health, discipline, and moral of 22 personnel and their families in a PATRIOT missile unit. Responsible for the planning, organization, supervision, and execution of Individual collective tasks and Mission Essential Tasks. Served as principal advisor to the Commanding Officer on all Maintenance issues. Deployed as Maintenance Officer in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and maintained an Equipment Readiness Rating of 98%. Administrative Support Manager• Provided vision, management, and direction for administrative support activities of a military unit consisting of over 2900 personnel in a wide range of military occupations including PATRIOT missile crews, maintenance, and medical support personnel. Coordinated monthly unit status reporting, finance operations, and support to the unit’s family readiness group with 280+ members. Successfully administered brigade awards program.