Tamra Dicus

Gs 14, Primary Patent Examiner @USPTO

Alexandria, VA, US

Successfully managed large case docket while consistently exceeding productivity metricsand meeting statutory deadlines.Analyzed patent applications making analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusionsandanalytic judgments to assess compliance with legal requirements using tools such asPAIR, PE2E, and Global Dossier.Conducted 4-6 thorough patent searches on a weekly basis using computer-based searchtools such as EAST. Managing a docket of at least 4 cases per week, 16 cases per month.Drafted detailed Office Actions applying statutory regulations and enforced compliancewith patent laws and technical accuracy of invention communicating in a clear and concisemanner while identifying and resolving issues between stakeholders and the Office.Extensive knowledge of the field of chemical and electrical engineering disciplinescovering diverse technical subject matter of industries (specifics include securitydocuments for anti-forgery and anti-counterfeiting measures, semiconductors,nanotechnology, metal alloys, multilayer laminates and films, retroreflective sheeting,graphics or decals, transfer films, adhesives, decorative laminates and articles,microbiology, food and beverages) to stay abreast of innovation to decipher anddistinguish prior inventions from the claimed invention in patent applications todetermine patentability.Negotiated patent coverage via telephonic and in-person interviews with attorneys andinventors.Reviewed Office Actions and International Search Reports from international patentoffices including the Japanese, PCT, and European Patent Offices.