Alicia D.

About Alicia D.

I am a decisive IP Paralegal, passionate about efficiency and accuracy. In my job sweating the small stuff is what it is all about. I am experienced in docketing trademark and patent office actions, but currently work heavily in patent docketing. My experience widely varies from hotel hospitality management, customer service & food and beverage, human relations, as well as education, but Intellectual Property, as it pertains to patents and trademark work in the field of law, has been my focus. Working knowledge of docketing, filing office actions, emailing letters to the client and updating attorneys with docketing information are every necessities in this position. Whether we are implementing new strategies in docketing or improving upon what is current, when passion, the eagerness to learn and the right resources are available, success is always obtainable.

Experience

1. Ip Docketing Paralegal

   McCarter & English, LLP

   Sep 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   I currently work in processing foreign & US matters as well as the following detailed responsibilities.• Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals• Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications• Manage incoming and outgoing transferred files• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP groupThis includes utilizing multiple databases for verifying the information in our system with the USPTO or foreign patent centers. I have experience using Computer Packages (CPi), Dayforce, Microsoft, Excel and Outlook systems, as well as utilizing various foreign patent center websites to better update the system with accurate filing particulars.

Education

• Ball State University

  Minor from the Miller College of Business, Marketing

  2009 — 2012

• Ball State University

  Bachelor's, Merchandising and Buying Operations

  2007 — 2012

• Broad Ripple High School

  High School Diploma, Visual Arts and Humanities double study

  2003 — 2007