Sr. Patent Paralegal

Jennifer Bevis

*** ****** *** ****: 832-***-****

Rockwall, TX 75087 *********@*****.***

Qualifications

Proficient in MS Office Suite,

Memotech, IP Manager, CPi, Ringtail,

Concordance, Sharepoint,

QuickBooks

Demonstrates ability to interact effectively

with senior management

Extremely organized File/records management

Strong communication skills Data management

Quick learner Process implementation

Experience

EssilorLuxottica November 2022 to present

Senior Patent Paralegal

Dallas, TX

Utilize in-depth knowledge of U.S., EP, PCT and foreign patent rules and requirements to file patent applications, responding to office actions, completing formalities as needed

Manage a large docket of domestic, European, and international patent cases with U.S. and French patent counsels

Provide appropriate documentation and communication with local and foreign agents as well as internal clients in the patent prosecution process

Manage IP Management System for the maintenance of patent applications including electronic files

Prepare and request foreign filing licenses with the U.S. and other countries, as needed

Review and process submitted Invention Disclosures and participate in the assignment of them with the Patent Coordinators based in France

SmartShot Photo August 2018 to November 2022

Office Administrator (Part-time)

Rockwall, TX

Discussed real estate photography needs and products offered with potential clients

Organized photo sessions with clients

Edited and delivered photographs

Assisted with invoicing via QuickBooks

Arundel Property Services, LLC July 2016 to August 2018 Office Administrator (Part-time)

Houston, TX

Assisted with the scheduling of homeowner’s association board meetings

Reviewed and organized correspondence between clients and vendors

Assisted with invoicing via QuickBooks

Jennifer Bevis

970 Potter Ave Cell: 832-***-****

Rockwall, TX 75087 *********@*****.***

Baker Hughes Incorporated March 2013 to July 2016

Products & Technology Paralegal II

Houston, TX

Directed and managed the U.S. & foreign patent prosecution docket for 14 product lines with 3 attorneys

Managed database system for the maintenance of patents including electronic files

Scheduled the filing of patent applications, responses to office actions, etc.

Prepared needed documentation and communications with U.S. and non-U.S. counsel as well as operations technical representatives in the patent prosecution process

Prepared agendas for, attended and completed actions related to patent committee meetings

Reviewed and made recommendations for responses to foreign patent office actions

Performed quarterly country law updates for docketing database system

Prepared reports as needed

Baker & McKenzie LLP May 2012 to March 2013

Intellectual Property Paralegal / Docket Clerk

Houston, TX

Maintained U.S. & foreign patent and trademark prosecution docket for Houston office

Generated docket reports

Corresponded with clients regarding upcoming deadlines and recent filings

Drafted and electronically filed Applications, Responses to Office Actions and other basic filings with US Patent and Trademark Office

Managed copyright infringement docket

Drafted pleadings, discovery responses and motions to be filed in U.S. District Court and/or served to opposing party

Prepared status summary reports for attorneys and clients

Maintained electronic and physical files

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. September 2011 to May 2012 IP Docketing Specialist / Asst Legal Operations Analyst (Contractor) Houston, TX

Assisted with the development of and implementation of new docketing training manuals for 3 IP offices within the company

Maintained U.S. & foreign patent dockets for Houston IP office

Analyzed company’s IP patent database for deficiencies and corrected same Patterson & Sheridan, LLP July 2008 to April 2009

IP Docketing Specialist (Part-time)

Houston, TX

Maintained U.S. patent prosecution docket

Jennifer Bevis

970 Potter Ave Cell: 832-***-****

Rockwall, TX 75087 *********@*****.***

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP June 2006 to July 2008 IP Docketing Specialist

Houston, TX

Maintained U.S. & foreign patent and trademark prosecution docket for 13 attorneys in both Houston and DC offices

Generated docket reports

Developed new process to address upcoming docket deadlines

Corresponded with clients regarding patent annuities

Assisted attorneys with presentations for various department meetings

Lead and implemented new firmwide docketing protocol Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP October 2000 to June 2006 Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Houston, TX

Provided legal and administrative support for civil litigation department

Maintained physical and electronic files for several mass tort claims

Assisted with discovery production, deposition preparation, expert reports, jury research, mediations and trial preparation

Assisted with the electronic filing of pleadings

Assisted with visual presentations for use by the attorneys in court and/or mediation Education

Center for Advanced Legal Studies (ABA approved) 2000 Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Certificate

Houston, TX

With Honors

Texas A&M University 1998

Geography

Bachelor of Science

College Station, TX

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