Prepare status summary reports for attorneys and clients. Maintain docket system of due dates for actions, including responses, renewals, oppositions, Section 8 and 15 affidavits, use affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements, and payments of patent annuities in foreign countries. Assist in intellectual property-related litigation. Conduct searches for information regarding trademarks. File applications, statements of use, renewal applications, affidavits of use, and assignments.
Draft responses to PTO actions and oppositions.
Police client's trademarks to guard against potential infringements. Review all products, advertising, and packaging to ensure proper use of client's trademarks. Maintain foreign trademarks, which includes corresponding directly with foreign associates and instructing them to search trademarks and to file applications, renewals, affidavits of use and oppositions. Obtain legalizations and certifications for filing foreign trademarks. Copyright Draft and file renewal applications and infringement letters.