Shante Brown
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Paralegal with several years of experience in managing complex IP portfolios and supporting legal teams in the prosecution and enforcement of patents with a proven track record in conducting thorough research, preparing legal documents, and facilitating communication between clients and attorneys. Known for strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and adeptness in leveraging technology to streamline workflows. Committed to providing top-notch support in protecting clients’ intellectual assets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
IP Paralegal
Husch Blackwell
Washington, DC
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Prepared and filed new applications including provisional, utility, divisional, continuation, PCT and National Phase applications; attended to all formalities throughout US prosecution including Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fee payments, etc.; work with attorneys and patent agents and submit all US filings through the Patent Center.
- Communicated with foreign counsel throughout prosecution; prepared order letters to request for foreign filings; attended to formalities throughout prosecution.
- Interfaced with client representatives for formalities and raised issues with attorneys as needed.
- Managed case transfers in/out of the firm.
- Communicated with outside vendors regarding drafting of formal drawings.
- Managed patent prosecution workflows, ensuring timely submission and compliance with regulatory requirements.
IP Paralegal
Allen & Overy
Washington, DC
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed all aspects of US and foreign patent prosecution for large portfolio.
- Communicated with foreign counsel throughout prosecution; prepared order letters to request for foreign filings.
- As lead administrator of docket by Foundation IP, managed outsourced docketing team and maintained docket for the attorney team.
- Managed all specialty projects including maintaining the power of attorneys at the USPTO, resolving issues with deposit account, and managing filing permissions for attorneys.
- Worked with finance team to process vendor invoices and assist with research of reconciling invoices and bill payment.
IP Paralegal
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained attorney's dockets and conduct weekly docket team meetings.
- Prepared drafts for and file Office Action responses, prepared and filed new applications, reported Notice of Allowances and Office Actions.
- Followed up with client regarding upcoming deadlines.
- Prepared declaration, assignments and Power of Attorney forms.
- Drafted provisional conversion letters.
- Communicated with foreign counsel in regard to maintaining due dates in other countries.
Practice Assistant
White & Case, LLP
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 05.2021
- As Lead Administrator for IPDAS, managed all aspects of IPDAS including timely entry of new data and maintaining case data, and trained new attorneys and staff on use of IPDAS, and troubleshot issues that would arise and interfaced with IPDAS as needed for solutions.
- Provided administrative and paralegal support for 6 attorneys.
- Prepared drafts for and filed Office Action Responses, assisted with preparation of new applications.
- Ran and reviewed conflict checks and prepared engagement letters.
- Scheduled attorneys travel, meetings and appointments, and promptly handled scheduling conflicts and changes.
- Reported invoices, ran financial reports and generated expense reports, and processed incoming vendor invoices.
- Drafted, entered and managed attorney's time.
- Prepared litigation binders for trial and depositions.
- Reported CLE training and ensured that attorney is in compliance.
- Prepared order letters and communicated with foreign associates regarding filing of applications in other countries.
Education
General Studies -
Eastern Senior High
Washington, DC06.1992
Skills
- Legal Research
- Document Preparation
- Portfolio Management
- Patent Prosecution
- Client/Attorney Billing
- Attention to Detail
- IP Software Management
- Strategic Planning
- Docketing
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
Timeline
IP Paralegal
Husch Blackwell
07.2024 - 02.2026
IP Paralegal
Allen & Overy
09.2021 - 05.2024
IP Paralegal
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
06.2021 - 08.2021
Practice Assistant
White & Case, LLP
09.2014 - 05.2021
General Studies -
Eastern Senior High