Legal Secretary Language Interpreter

Mary Wilbourne

Alexandria, VA

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WORK EXPERIENCE

MOTIR Services Inc. on call Receptionist - 2017-2023

Language Interpreter

Ad Astra, Inc - Silver Spring, MD - 2015

On call for Swahili/English interpretation

IP Legal Secretary (Temp Assignment)

Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP - Washington, DC - 2010-07 - 2010-08

Prepared and filed electronic Responses to Notices to file Missing Requirements in US applications Prepared and filed Information Disclosure Statements, cross checked cited Prior Art/References Prepared Reporting Letters to clients

IP Foreign Filing Processor

Venable LLP - Washington, DC - 2008-05 - 2009-11

Filed new Patent Cooperation Treaty applications (PCTs)

Filed documents in accordance with established procedures in response to invitations to Correct Defects Paid Additional Search fees

Reviewed incoming correspondence from WIPO, RO/US and/or foreign associates regarding current status of foreign or PCT applications

Updated secondary (back-up) docket book

Value billed tasks in accordance with firm policies

IP Foreign Filing Specialist

Jacobson Holman LLP - Washington, DC - 2007-05 - 2008-05

Processed new foreign patent Applications

Created new files, organized incoming and outgoing correspondence

Prepared and reviewed correspondence from foreign associates and clients regarding new applications, formal

requirements, and filing details

Responsible for certification/legalization of formal documents

Ordered formal drawings and certified copies from USPTO

Maintained foreign docket

IP Foreign Filing Annuities Clerk

Blank Rome LLP - Washington, DC - 2005-05 - 2007-05

Communicated with clients regarding upcoming annuity payment deadlines

Confirmed payment of annuities to clients

Uploaded electronic files from vendor

Prepared clients' invoices and accounted for any irregularities

Provided assistance/instructions to attorneys and staff regarding patent annuity rules and regulations in foreign countries

EDUCATION

Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration and Policy

Arizona State University (ASU)

2024-2028

Associate Degree - Bachelor of Arts

Montgomery College - Germantown, MD

2013 - 2014

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, MS Outlook, MS Windows XP, Lotus Notes, Proofreading, i-Manage (Desk Site), CPI Hotel Front Office Applictions, Advanced Customer Service Skills

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