Paralegal /Legal Assistant

David M. De Santo 267-***-****

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Philadelphia, PA 19111

Objective:

To secure a long-term, challenging position with a progressive law firm or

company, where my skills and experience can be utilized and will continue to

develop. Primary direction is to continue my career as a paralegal in a position with

key challenges and responsibilities.

Experience:

Flaster/Greenberg, P.C.-Philadelphia, PA (August 2010 to December 2012)

and Cherry Hill, NJ (January 2013-July 2013)

Legal Administrative Assistant

Prepare Applications for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark

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Office (Provisional’s, Continuations, Divisional, CIP’s, Designs, etc.),E-

filings with the USPTO-Assignments, Declarations and Power of Attorney,

Draft Correspondence, Maintain calendars and all appointments, Transcribe

letters and Dictaphone letters, Open, organize and maintain files, Interact

with clients, Timekeeping/Expense Reports, Invoices. Responsible for two

Shareholders, Associate and Senior Paralegal

Woodcock, Washburn LLC-Philadelphia, PA

Patent Prosecution Paralegal, June 2001-July 2009

Assisted Attorneys in administration of high level patent portfolios.

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Prepared, store, receive, and transmit information via a PC using Word for

Windows, Excel, Internet, Email, IP Master, Micropatent, FileSite,

Thompson Innovation, and Dialogue Web. Completed electronic and paper

filings within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Managed the

formalities of patent prosecution within the U.S.PTO. Time Management of

docketing with constantly changing time constraints. Performed outstanding

leadership abilities through superb communication skills and a positive team

effort and attitude. Prepared, researched and filed Information Disclosure

Statements (IDS) to the U.S. PTO for disclosure or prior art. Focused areas

of prosecution-Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science,

Telecommunication, and Mechanical Engineering.

Panitch Belisario/Akin Gump-Philadelphia, PA

File Clerk/Mailroom/Administrative Assistant- January 1994-June 2001

Provided high level administrative services to attorneys and patent agents.

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Assisted attorneys in the prosecution of Patent and Trademark dockets by

receiving incoming file receipts, office actions, notice of recordation’s, and

issue fee notifications. Responsible for maintaining and updating all

litigation binders.

Education:

The PJA Paralegal School, Upper Darby, PA

Graduated May 1991 (Associates Paralegal Studies)

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Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Graduated December 1988 (Associates in Applied Science-Finance)

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Cardinal Dougherty High School, Philadelphia, PA

Graduated June 1985

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Skills:

Microsoft Word 2007-2008, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Rainmaker, I-

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Manage, Filesite, E-copy, Adobe, EPAS Assignment EPO-Patent Translate,

PatenScope, Thomson Innovation

Member - Volunteer Philadelphia ALS Association

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