Olivia Graham

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Certified Intellectual Property and Litigation Paralegal with over 22 years employment experience in the Legal Departments of several major

corporations and law firms. An effective problem solver with excellent written and communication skills. Organized, detail-oriented

professional accustomed to working under deadline pressures. Works well in a team environment or independently. Proficient in Windows

Programs, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Saegis, NameProtect, CPI, IPN & Worldmark-Edital trademark

databases, USPTO electronic filing, Dun & Bradstreet, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and the Internet.

Namaste Laboratories, L.L.C., Chicago, IL October 2010 to October 2013

Senior Paralegal position with international personal care corporation. Duties include but not limited to international product registration;

international trademark registration; consumer relations; contract review and drafting; international and domestic label review; due diligence for

acquisition of company by international company.

Olson & Cepuritis, Chicago, IL

Intellectual Property Docket Paralegal March 2008 to March 2010

Reviewed incoming patent and trademark correspondence before docketing correspondence in Inprotech and manual docketing systems and

updating client files with relevant information and prepared files for distribution to designated attorneys. Opened new trademark and patent cases

in CPI database and prepared corresponding client files; prepared outgoing client files for transfer and complete intake of new client files;

Researched domestic and foreign intellectual property manuals and websites for updated intellectual property laws.

Mayer, Brown Chicago, IL April 2007 to March 2008

Intellectual Property Docket Paralegal

Reviewed incoming patent and trademark correspondence before docketing same and updating client files with relevant information and prepare

files for distribution to designated attorneys; Reviewed files and correspondence from attorney and legal staff and update docket with relevant

information and instructions; Located files and match correspondence with files; Opened new trademark and patent cases in CPI database and

prepare corresponding client files; Prepared outgoing client files for transfer and complete intake of new client files; Researched domestic and

foreign intellectual property manuals and websites for updated intellectual property laws.

Citadel Investment Group, Chicago, IL October 2006 to March 2007

Prepared financial documents and agreements for signature and forwarding counter parties; updated document status spreadsheets; audited

various spreadsheets between temporary and permanent copies; prepared and forwarded standard 151 Prime Brokerage Clearance Service

Agreements to counter parties.

Tribune Company, Chicago, IL June-September, 2006

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Assisted in selection and clearance processes by evaluating proposed trademarks, conducted on-line preliminary searches, ordered and reviewed

comprehensive searches. Prosecuted domestic applications and registrations by filing assignments and electronically filing applications,

renewals, §8 & §15 Affidavits, Statements of Use and other forms via the USPTO’s web site. Assisted intellectual property counsel with response

to office actions, opposition proceedings, trademark litigation, patent searches, and copyright applications. Maintained trademark database by

docketing and monitoring deadlines. Reviewed charges and replenished USPTO and Copyright deposit accounts. Approved invoices from

outside counsel, trademark searches and legal research.

Loeb & Loeb LLP, Chicago, IL June 2005 to September 2006

Intellectual Property and Litigation Paralegal

Managed and supported all aspects of intellectual property and litigation cases; managed all facets of the U.S. trademark and copyright

application and registration processes, namely, prepared and filed trademark and copyright applications, prosecution of pre-registered and post-

registered trademarks and assignment of trademarks and copyrights. Prepared documents and memorandum to clients and government offices;

Analyzed and summarized trademark search reports, and conducted and reported on investigations related to determining the availability of

trademarks.

Cook County Public Defender’s Office, Chicago, IL August 2004 to June 2005

Litigation Paralegal

Review of litigation files for relevant information; Created databases of client, court, police and evidence records: Interviewed witnesses to

determine their role in defendants’ case and solicit witnesses’ help in case if required.

McDonald’s Corporation, Oak Brook, IL March 2003 to September2004

Trademark and Marketing Paralegal

Reviewed marketing, media website advertising and sweepstakes’ rules related to trademark and copyright law; made required recommendations

and changes and advised marketing department and advertising agencies of same. Conducted on-line preliminary trademark searches, ordered and

reviewed comprehensive searches, reviewed for relevant information and advised marketing department and advertising agencies of

recommended use of proposed trademarks and tag lines. Reviewed and drafted responses to interrogatories; researched corporate files, records,

library and outside sources for required branding and corporate information. Obtained information for legalization requirements and satisfying

statutory county requirements for documentation which have been certified by county, state, federal, and/or Consular authorities; ordered certified

U. S. trademark registrations/applications and certified corporate documents and telephone/field investigations, ascertaining information

regarding trademark product status. Monitored trademark docket, Official Gazette, trademark watch notices, public records, and investigated

third party usage for possible trademark infringement. Assisted attorneys in all phases of international trademark prosecution and litigation

during discovery, trial and post-trial procedures.

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Chicago, IL September 1999 to May 2002

Trademark Paralegal

Responsibilities included Saegis searches, Prepared U. S. trademark and service mark applications and all other documents with regard to

obtaining registrations; Instructed foreign associates to file applications for registrations including follow-up; Dun & Bradstreet information

Reports; Obtained information for legalization requirements and satisfying statutory county requirements for documentation which have been

certified by county, state, federal, and/or Consular authorities; Ordered certified U. S. trademark registrations/applications and certified corporate

documents and telephone/field investigations, ascertaining information regarding trademark product status. Monitored trademark docket, Official

Gazette, trademark watch notices, public records, and investigated third party usage for possible trademark infringement

Johnson Products, Chicago, IL April 1994 to December 1998

Corporate Paralegal

Responsibilities included product label review with regard to trademark compliance; review customer claims regarding product liability; drafted

response to claims for review by corporate counsel and product liability committee; due diligence for acquisition of company by domestic

company.

Aura Promotions, Ltd., Lincolnshire, IL October 1984 to August 1989

Trademark and Corporate Paralegal

Reviewed wine product labels for company trademarks; drafted and maintained corporate records; reviewed lease renewals for direct sales offices

in various states; and obtained liquor licenses from state agencies for retail stores.

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Certified Paralegal Program Paralegal certificate in Litigation

Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Arts degree, Writing/English major.

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