Debra Miller

About Debra Miller

Detail-oriented and highly organized Intellectual Property Paralegal with 7 years of…

Experience

1. Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

   SLB

   Nov 2018 — Present

   Docket patent memos, applications and patents into the company\'s IP database. Log and file IP-related agreements. Prepare paperwork for filing patent applications, including assignments, declarations and fee calculation schedules, requests for correction, information disclosure statements, and submittal of formal drawings. Prepare correspondence with inventors regarding the same. Prepare paperwork for filing trademark and copyright registration applications. Docket trademark actions and responses to the Copyright office as needed. Docket statutory bar dates and send reminders to inventors. Review, log in and docket incoming Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) correspondence; prepare monthly docket tickler and circulate to relevant IP Counsels and IP Attorneys. Handle correspondence with outside counsel; log in invoices and forward to relevant IP Attorney. Maintain the group\'s PTO deposit account and ensure sufficient fees are available for payments or obtain checks for payment. Docket payment of annuities and maintenance fees and provide advance reminders of due dates to IP Counsels and IP Attorneys. Ensure payment of annuities and maintenance fees as advised by relevant IP Counsels and IP Attorneys. Arrange for recognition of inventors of issued patents. Prepare activity reports for the department. Obtain copies of patents and file histories, and conduct patent and trademark searches. Provide notary services to department. Maintain databases and files for contracts, consultants, publications and IP. Coordinate publication approval. Maintain files of supervisor correspondence and confidential records. Maintain legal subscriptions. Expedite flow of work through department. Initiate follow-up actions as required on a wide variety of topics requiring specialized knowledge related to office activities. Organize meetings, arrange conferences and social gatherings, and assist with travel arrangements.