Alison Eckert

Email: adgud4@r.postjobfree.com

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Mobile: 609-***-****

Professional Experience:

Family Sabbatical.

March, 2018 - December, 2019

Tucker Toys, Inc. - Hamilton, NJ (Contract) 01/2018-02/2018

Patent Paralegal

·Responsible for Trademark searches, (using SAEGIS and the Internet) and preparing analysis in report format.

·E-Filing US trademarks, (prosecution, renewals, etc); assist attorneys with trademark protection and litigation.

·Responsible for maintaining and monitoring trademark and patent portfolio

·Review product, marketing and other materials for proper TM use.

Firmenich Inc. - Plainsboro, NJ 01/2016-07/2017

Patent Paralegal

·Assisted with US and foreign prosecution for filing patent applications.

·Corresponded with clients and agents in order to coordinate each client’s formality documents including their assignments, declarations and Power of Attorney.

·Docketed calendar deadlines for status of actions for the entirety of the cases of the patent portfolio on Ipendo

·Assisted the attorneys with drafting responses to office actions, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Declarations and Assignments.

·Responsible for Patent Searches in an effort to find any prior art for each specific invention so as to prevent infringement.

·Responsible for preparing invoices in SAP for services performed pertaining to each case and any services performed for outside council.

·Generated Patent reports showcasing company achievement and cataloguing progress for current patents on a monthly basis to post in an Intellectual Property forum for the viewing benefit of inventors, attorneys and shareholders.

Hoxie & Associates LLC-Millburn, NJ (Contract) 04/2015 – 08/2015

Patent Paralegal

·Coordinated international filings with foreign law firms and other foreign entities in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

·Prepared status summary reports for attorneys.

·Performed online searches of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) records and other legal research.

·Coordinated docket system of due dates and responsible for uploading documents from DMS for attorney’s review in preparing U.S. and Foreign responses.

ConvaTec Inc., Skillman, NJ 02/2013 - 04/2015

Patent Paralegal

·Managed the patent portfolio and coordinated with liaisons and inventors in preparing the formalities in prosecution matters.

·Assisted with domain name registration notices.

·Coordinated with in-house and outside counsel to assure deadlines were met.

·Monitored and performed review as well as analysis of Official Gazette and International notices.

·Maintained docket system of due dates, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements and payments of patent annuities in foreign countries in Europe, Australia, North America and South America.

·Prepared legal documents to include Information Disclosure Statements, Assignments, Declarations, Power of Attorneys and National Phase Filing Letters to Foreign Associates.

·Prepared Missing Parts forms, Notice of Allowance Forms and Issue Fee Transmittals.

·Coordinated international filings with foreign law firms and other foreign entities.

·Prepared status summary reports for attorneys and clients; and performed online searches of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records, industry databases and other legal research.

·Drafted responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office actions and oppositions, patent applications, basic patent office transmittal, responses to missing parts and information disclosure statements.

·Reviewed and organized vendor's invoices.

·Assisted outside counsel and agents in obtaining legal documents for patent filings and in forwarding all prosecution forms.

·Worked closely with the US Patent Attorneys and International foreign associates to coordinate internal and external meetings in order to meet all formal requirements for foreign prosecution.

·Assisted Attorney with intellectual property litigation and conducted related intellectual property research.

Tyco Electronics Subsea Communications LLC-Eatontown, NJ (Contract) 09/2011 – 09/2012

Patent Paralegal

·Assisted Attorneys in processing Patent and Trademark Applications for U.S. and Foreign filings.

·Prepared legal documents to include Application Data forms, IDS forms, Assignments, Declarations, Power of Attorneys, National Phase Filing Letters, Reporting letters of Notice of Allowances, Issue Fee Transmittals, Revocation of Power of Attorney forms, and Legalization of Apostils.

·Missing parts forms and forwarding responses to office actions to foreign associates.

·Track patents and trademark searches for trademark availability using Lexis, Westlaw and the USPTO website, including PAIR.

·Maintained a docket and tracked upcoming due dates and ensured issues were handled in a timely manner.

·Reviewed U.S. and foreign mail, and researched status of pending applications through USPTO.

·Prepared correspondence and documents responding to trademark agencies and offices relating to trademark applications and filings.

·Dealt with requests for examination, information disclosures, office action responses, assignments and requests for deadline extension.

·Assisted with transfers of matters in and out of firm.

·Drafted legal documents, Information Disclosure Statements, Assignments, Declarations; Dictaphone transcription; Managed calendar, filed and processed billing.

·Prepared expense reports for invoices for payment for patent and trademark departments.

Seton Hall University School of Law – Newark, NJ (Contract) 03/2011 – 09/2011

Paralegal

·Assisted Attorneys/Professors and Students in preparing legal documents and correspondence, filing documents with the courts, managing court calendar, scheduling appointments and handling all legal and administrative matters.

·Coordinated, prepared and monitored with Administrative Director yearly clinical enrollment applications for clinical Programs.

·Performed administrative projects including preparing inquiry/intake log, organizing student time sheets and schedules and other administrative duties including typing, filing, telephone matters and handling clientele matters.

MicroDose Technologies, Inc.-Monmouth Junction, NJ (Contract) 03/2007 – 05/2009

Patent Paralegal

·Assisted Attorneys in processing Patent and Trademark Applications for U.S. and Foreign filings.

·Performed searches regarding Trademark availability.

·Managed the Docketing System, logging the due dates and status for all filings.

·Responsibilities included, docketing and clearing of U.S. and Foreign notifications in patent and trademark prosecution matters reporting directly with Partners of the firm.

·Reviewed U.S. and foreign mail, and researched status of pending applications through USPTO.

·Dealt with requests for examination, information disclosures, and requests for deadline extension, prepared correspondence and documents responding to trademark agencies and offices relating to trademark applications and filings.

·Assisted with transfers of matters in and out of firm.

·Drafted legal documents, Information Disclosure Statements, Assignments, dictation and Dictaphone transcription; Managed calendar, filed and processed billing.

·Set up appointments for clients and scheduled all court dates.

Selitto, Behr & Kim, Esqs., Metuchen, NJ 01/2002 – 02/2007

Legal Secretary/IP Legal Assistant

·Assisted attorney with patent, trademarks and intellectual properties for U.S and Foreign filings.

·Utilized IPMaster database to log correspondence and capture deadlines.

·Managed the Docketing System with logging the due dates and status for all filings.

·Responsibilities included, docketing and clearing for patent and trademark of U.S. and Foreign notifications in patent and trademark prosecution matters reporting directly with Partners of the firm.

·Prepared trademark portfolio reports.

·Prepare and file assignments connecting with business acquisitions.

·Convey and draft instructions to U.S. plus foreign counsel related to trademark matters.

·Reviewed U.S. and foreign mail, and researched status of pending applications through USPTO.

·Monitor and perform review as well as analysis of Official Gazette and International notices.

·Assist domain name registration notices.

·Coordinate with in-house and outside counsel to assure deadlines are acquired.

·Assisted attorney in drafting pleadings to include complaints for patent infringement, preparing exhibits and conducted discovery.

Education:

The Horizon Institute of Paralegal Studies, Linden, N.J.

Paralegal Certificate, ABA Accredited

Cittone Institute, Edison, N.J.

Legal Secretary Certificate

Skills:

Docketing Databases: IPMaster, PACER, Abacus, CPI, CPA Memo tech, Ipendo, Foundation IP, LFM database, Documentum database, USPTO, Private Pair and TEAS, Thomson Reuters, SAP and expense reports

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Windows XP, 98, 95 and Version 6, Word Perfect, Time Matters, Pins and Kneedles Programs, E-Filing

Strong Data Entry Skills; Type, Quality Control, Redlining

Notary Public-State of New Jersey

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