Lisa Napoli
Telephone: 206-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
PARALEGAL
Experienced Paralegal with 15 years of increasing responsibility in the
areas of
Domestic and Foreign Intellectual Property Law
Energetic self starter with a strong work ethic who is adaptable, has
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoys working with a
diverse team of professionals
Microsoft Office Suite, Typing (approximately 90 wpm), Transcription, and
various docketing, time and document management programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paralegal, Graybeal Jackson LLP, Bellevue, WA (2010 - 2010) Contract
Position
. Patent Prosecution.
. Drafted, reviewed and revised prosecution documents, both domestic
and foreign.
. Liaison between practitioner, clients, law firms, government agencies
and foreign associates.
. Performed computer research to obtain and gather case-related data
and materials.
. Prepared content-specific case files for practitioner reflecting
documentation for use during prosecution and index/cross referenced
network database information.
. Proofread Letters Patent to ensure correctness of claims.
. Managed/Processed maintenance and annuity payments.
. Monitored docket to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Paralegal, Sound Intellectual Property PLLC, Bellevue, WA (2010 - 2010)
. Patent and Trademark Prosecution. Copyright Registrations.
. Drafted, reviewed and revised patent and trademark prosecution
documents.
. Processed and e-filed patent and copyright applications.
. Liaison between attorney, clients, law firms, government agencies and
foreign associates.
. Performed computer research to obtain and gather case-related data
and materials.
. Prepared content-specific case files for attorney reflecting
documentation for use during prosecution and index/cross referenced
network database information.
. Proofread Letters Patent to ensure correctness of claims.
. Managed/Processed maintenance and annuity payments.
. Monitored docket to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Paralegal, Graybeal Jackson LLP, Bellevue, WA (2009 - 2009)
. Patent Prosecution. Copyright Registrations.
. Drafted, reviewed and revised patent and trademark prosecution
documents.
. Processed and e-filed patent and copyright applications.
. Liaison between attorney, clients, law firms, government agencies and
foreign associates.
. Performed computer research to obtain and gather case-related data
and materials.
. Prepared content-specific case files for attorney reflecting
documentation for use during prosecution and index/cross referenced
network database information.
. Proofread Letters Patent to ensure correctness of claims.
. Managed/Processed maintenance and annuity payments.
. Monitored docket to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Lisa Napoli
Telephone: 206-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Paralegal, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Seattle, WA (2007 - 2008)
. Patent prosecution.
. Reported directly to three attorneys with broad ranged
responsibilities that encompassed the timely and complex preparation
of prosecution documents from filing to issue.
. Coordinated multifaceted office functions encompassing docket
management to document retention.
. Liaison between attorneys, clients, law firms, government agencies
and foreign associates.
. Ensured open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines
through execution of dated correspondence.
. Performed computer research to obtain and gather case-related data
and materials.
. Prepared content-specific case files for attorneys reflecting
supporting forms and documentation to use during prosecution and
index/cross reference network database information.
. Monitored dockets to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Paralegal, Woodcock Washburn, Seattle, WA (2005 - 2007)
. Patent Prosecution.
. Drafted, reviewed, revised and filed various patent
prosecution documents.
. Drafted, reviewed, revised and transmitted
correspondence.
. Liaison between attorneys, clients, law firms and government
agencies.
. Managed/processed maintenance and annuity payments.
. Proofread Letters Patent for correctness of claims;
prepared and filed correction request documents.
. Timekeeping, file management, monitored dockets to meet
time sensitive deadlines.
Paralegal, Black, Lowe & Graham, Seattle, WA (2004 - 2005)
. Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Litigation.
. Drafted, reviewed, revised and filed various patent,
trademark and copyright documents (domestic and foreign).
. Drafted, reviewed, revised and processed client
correspondence.
. Managed/processed maintenance and annuity payments.
. Timekeeping, file management, monitor docket to meet time
sensitive deadlines.
. Revised and filed various litigation documents.
Paralegal, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Seattle, WA (2000 - 2003)
. Patent and Trademark Prosecution.
. Drafted, reviewed, revised and filed various prosecution
documents.
. Drafted, reviewed, revised and processed correspondence.
. Proofread issued patents and prepared and filed
correction request documents.
. Provided training for secretarial staff in patent
procedures.
. Timekeeping, file management, monitored dockets to meet time sensitive
deadlines, etc.