Objective

Professional with over 20 years secretarial and corporate trademark law experience specializing in various administrative functions and trademark database maintenance. Proven ability to work well independently and in team environments. Provides professional and timely cross-functional support to diverse business groups. Known for having a solid work ethic and “can do” attitude. Proficient in the use of IPMaster trademark database systems, Windows XP, PowerPoint, Excel and other legal and general software systems such as CONCUR, TYMETRIX, SAEGIS, SHAREPOINT, CPI.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential
Madison, New Jersey (October 2009 - April 2012)
Confidential (2005 - Oct. 2009)

SPECIALIST-TRADEMARKS January 2012 to April 2012
SENIOR TRADEMARK ASSISTANT 2008-2011
TRADEMARK ASSISTANT 2006-2008

• Maintained the domestic and international trademark and litigation docket for diversified businesses including Pharmaceuticals, Animal Healthcare and Consumer to ensure pertinent data was updated on a timely and accurate basis.
• Coordination of domestic and international trademark searches and filings.
• Gathered information from company-wide clients regarding Statements of Use, responses to official actions and post registration requirements.
• Reviewed monthly global conflict report for status and updated accordingly.
• Conducted SAEGIS trademark availability scans and online common law research regarding use for Trademark & Copyright Counsels.
• Assisted with discovery for oppositions, cancellations and trademark-related litigation matters.
• Communicated with outside counsel in over 200 countries and local business affiliates regarding trademark applications, registrations and conflicts.
• Reviewed daily Watch Notices for potential conflicting trademarks; checked status/use in relevant country and assisted in contacting local clients regarding use/interest for possible action; contacted agents for opinions regarding chances of success/costs.
• Assisted in special projects (mergers, acquisitions, assignments and due diligence).
• Generated reports for Attorneys and Senior Trademark Assistants regarding status of ongoing prosecution, litigation and transactional matters.
• Created PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports utilizing trademark databases.
• Member of IPMaster database team to test functionality and integrity of data.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2005-2006

• Provided wide range of administrative and secretarial support to Senior Trademark Counsel and Trademark & Copyright Counsel.
• Prepared routine/non-routine correspondence; critically reviewed/proofread documents; filed large volume of correspondence on daily basis.
• Created PowerPoint presentations; various Excel reports utilizing trademark database information.
• Handled travel arrangements; prepared expense reports utilizing GELCO system and maintained appropriate files as needed.
• Processed incoming invoices (on a daily basis) and updated database accordingly.
• Opened, sorted, prioritized and distributed incoming correspondence/communications.
• Prioritized/distributed daily promotional material sheets received from business affiliates and maintained promotional/labeling files.

Confidential
East Hanover, New Jersey (2001 - 2005)
Confidential (1992 - 2001)
TRADEMARK ASSISTANT 1998-2005

• Maintained trademark database records of worldwide portfolios for Nabisco, Inc./Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc., and their affiliated, subsidiary companies.
• Ensured pertinent trademark information was accurately updated on a timely basis.
• Communicated with foreign associates/local management regarding status of worldwide trademark applications and registrations.
• Reviewed international trademark files for Intellectual Property Manager as needed.
• Generated various reports from database for Trademark Group, local management, etc., and also for inventory/auditing procedures.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1992-1998

• Provided administrative and secretarial support to Chief Trademark Counsel.
• Handled preparation/transmittal of all general correspondence, including all trademark prosecution and litigation papers with the USPTO; maintained appointment calendar/schedule as well as all travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Processed all domestic/foreign trademark billing
• Maintained USPTO deposit account and petty cash; prepared periodic and quarterly reports for Finance and Executive.
• Maintained law library (updating, accounting and cancellations).
• Provided backup support to Intellectual Property Manager and Law Department.
• Maintained and updated Law Intranet website as directed by the Chief Trademark Counsel by policing the current media (newspaper, internet, magazine and radio) for articles of interest concerning Intellectual Property and other aspects of the Law Department.

Confidential
Morristown, New Jersey (1987-1992)
LEGAL SECRETARY

• Provided secretarial/administrative support to the Trademark Counsel, which included a wide variety of secretarial duties, maintained US and foreign trademarks by way of confirming renewal instructions directly with Marketing and International Departments. Advised local counsel regarding maintenance instruction of company-owned marks; handled domestic/foreign billing, prepared license agreements and conducted trademark searches for Marketing.

EDUCATION

Confidential, Rockaway, NJ

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Confidential (since 1994)
Confidential(since 2000)