Rena Seward
Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal at J.A. Lindeman & Co. PLLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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SLW Institute 2022 Virtual PCT Training Seminar Session 2
Schwegman LundbergMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
SLW Institute 2022 Virtual PCT Training Seminar Session 3
Schwegman LundbergMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
SLW Institute 2022 Virtual PCT Training Seminar Session 4
Schwegman LundbergMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
SLW Institute 2022 Virtual PCT Training Seminar Session 5
Schwegman LundbergMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
SLW Institute 2022 Virtual PCT Training Seminar Session 6
Schwegman LundbergMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
SLW Institute 2022 Virtual PCT Training Seminar Session 7
Schwegman LundbergMar, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal
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Aug 2018 - Present
In my current role as member of a firm practice team responsible for supporting the firm’s attorneys and clients with regard to intellectual property matters, with areas focus in US and international patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property portfolio management and litigation/contested matters. Work collaboratively alongside other experienced IP professionals, including paralegals and IP specialists, in support of a fast-moving, adaptive team of IP attorneys and registered patent agents. Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law and firm standard procedures. Demonstrate good teamwork skills within and among practice teams and the firm to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of legal services with excellent client service. Consistently exhibit a high degree of professionalism. • Docketing. Docketing is a secondary area of responsibility of an IP paralegal. Open new client matters and maintain the integrity of the firm’s docketing database. • Patent and Trademark Prosecution Support. Serve as the primary substantive resource for multiple patent attorneys or registered patent agents in managing an active docket of US/foreign patents/trademarks/applications. • Intellectual Property Portfolio Management. Generate data from the docket system and prepare meaningful reports for the purpose of helping clients understand the content and value of assets in the estate. • Litigation and Contested Matters. Create and maintain case schedules and calendars. Create, maintain, and organize electronic litigation files. • Legal Research and Support. Conduct legal/intellectual property research, for example, legal research (case law, statutes, regulations, and procedures), IP litigation searches, trademark clearance searches, focused patent document (and file wrapper) searches, competitive products information, etc.
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Senior IP Docketing Specialist
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May 2015 - Aug 2018
I supported multiple areas of intellectual property, including IP docketing, patent administration, and assisting with formalities. I routinely facilitate quality control and assurance for all issues related to docketing, such as evaluation of docketing software packages and delivering insight and recommendations to the firm, in addition to troubleshooting docketing issues as they are identified by staff and legal team. I contribute extensive research, auditing case information and monitoring daily attorney dockets. I frequently examine USPTO reports for completion and accuracy. I exhibit outstanding communication and relationship skills, frequently serving as liaison between clients and attorneys, in addition to training, mentoring, and evaluating staff members. Additionally, I investigated trademark, domain name, and related documentation, ensuring compliance with USPTO regulations. Some of the notable contributions I have made in this role include:• Maximized efficiency and productivity through establishing and verifying deadlines, as well as publishing docket reminders.• Oversaw pending and issued domestic and foreign cases, in addition to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceeding docketing.• Served a critical role in forwarding Official Filing Receipts, Notice of Publications, and Issue Notices to clients, handling fee payments, and assisted in filing new applications.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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IP Docketing Specialist
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Oct 2012 - May 2015
During this experience, I facilitated evaluation of docketing software packaging, providing recommendations to the firm, while troubleshooting docketing issues that were identified by staff members and attorneys. I also processed US and foreign prosecution mail, in addition to opposition, interference, and appellate matters. I routinely engaged in daily attorney docket monitoring and management, as well as file intake and auditing, document retrieval, and docket research. Additionally, I oversaw electronic filing receipts and office actions, including reviewing documents to determine dates for Patent Office litigation, monitoring and organizing daily trips to the Patent Office, processing abandoned cases, re-docketing extended dates in litigation, engaging in legal and technical research, and edited client communications. Key accomplishments during my tenure included: • Guaranteed seamless legal operations through input and verification of deadlines into the system, as well as publishing docket reminders. • Reviewed USPTO flings for completion and accuracy of information and format, ensuring proper government fee processing. • Coordinated with staff members, providing ongoing training, supervision, and performance evaluation.
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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IP Docketing Specialist
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
Throughout this experience, I showcased industry knowledge, providing forward-thinking quality control and assurance for all docketing -related issues. I oversaw processing of US and foreign prosecution mail, in addition to opposition, interference, and appellate matters. Additionally, I facilitated opening of new matters, calendar scheduling, and office docket management, as well as daily attorney docket management and monitoring. Highlights of this experience include: • Input and verified deadlines, as well as published docket reminders, allowing for efficient legal operations. • Ensured completion and accuracy of USPTO filings, providing proper government fee processing. • Spearheaded routine duties, optimizing overall effectiveness through effective communication, reporting, and timely scheduling.
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Education
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2022 - 2022
SLW Institute
20222 Virtual PCT Training, Legal Assistant/Paralegal -
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IP Legal ED
Degree Patent Paralegal Studies, Patent Law
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