Jennifer Fryer
McHenry
Summary
Accomplished IP Paralegal Specialist with a proven track record at Steptoe LLP, enhancing patent portfolio efficiency and securing trademark registrations. Skilled in patent analysis and fostering team collaboration, I significantly contributed to winning key litigation cases. Expertise in intellectual property rights and adept at driving cross-functional efforts to protect IP assets.
Highly skilled legal professional with strong background in intellectual property law. Specializes in drafting and managing patent filings, conducting trademark searches, and supporting litigation processes. Known for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work seamlessly within team. Thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently delivers high-quality results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
IP Paralegal Specialist
Steptoe LLP
01.2007 - Current
- Assisted in securing valuable trademark registrations, preparing accurate descriptions of goods/services for USPTO submissions.
- Assisted in winning key IP litigation cases by preparing essential documents and organizing evidence for trial proceedings.
- Streamlined patent application process for increased efficiency, managing multi-jurisdictional filings and docketing systems.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams and external counsel, coordinating efforts to achieve favorable outcomes in complex IP disputes.
- Educated colleagues on IP-related topics through presentations and training sessions, increasing awareness and understanding of key issues.
- Enhanced patent portfolio by conducting comprehensive research on potential infringements and drafting detailed analyses.
- Managed a diverse caseload of patent prosecution matters, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and client needs.
- Coordinated responses to office actions from the USPTO, addressing examiner objections and amending applications as needed.
- Prepared well-organized summaries of relevant case law for attorney review during litigation strategy development.
- Protected intellectual property rights by monitoring competitors'' activities and promptly addressing potential infringements.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for mergers and acquisitions involving significant IP assets.
- Reduced costs associated with outside counsel by handling routine IP matters internally.
- Improved organizational efficiency by creating and maintaining an up-to-date database of all company patents and trademarks.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Facilitated workshops for professional development of junior staff members.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Paralegal
Sachnoff & Weaver Ltd.
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
Paralegal
Brinks Hofer Gilson Lione
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-1996
Skills
- Trademark registration
- Trademark oppositions
- Trademark trial proceedings
- Trade secret protection
- Trademark cancellations
- Trademark renewals
- Trademark assignment recordation
- Trademark monitoring
- Trademark trial proceedings
- Patent analysis
- Patent prosecution
- Copyright registration
- Trade secret protection
- Patent filing
- Patent appeals
- IP due diligence
Affiliations
- Illinois Paralegal Association
Timeline
IP Paralegal Specialist
Steptoe LLP
01.2007 - Current
Paralegal
Sachnoff & Weaver Ltd.
05.2004 - 12.2007
Paralegal
Brinks Hofer Gilson Lione
05.2001 - 05.2004
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
South Dakota State University
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