Expertise:
Spreadsheets, patent prosecution
Major Product/SVS:
Research, development and commercialization of medical therapies
Hobbies/Sports:
Cribbage; Reading; Crossword and jigsaw puzzles, love watching football
Education Degrees:
College Coursework, Northeastern University
Work History:
Foley & Lardner LLP
Pinta & Schwartzberg LLP
Warner & Stackpole LLP (now K&L Gates)
Herrick & Smith (defunct)
Pike, Pike & Nagel (defunct)
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance, dedication, loyalty and hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her current profession as a Patent Assistant at her last job where she was thoroughly trained in the patent prosecution process. She has been working in law firms for most of her life.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Revising application drawings to meet USPTO and WIPO standards; Creating spreadsheets; Updating spreadsheets on a regular basis; Assistant to the Chief Patent Counsel and Assistant Chief Patent Counsel; Maintaining their very full calendars; Handling patent prosecution on an as-needed basis; Functioning as a notary public; Developing charts and graphs; Updating department personnel lists
Education Certifications:
Certified Patent Paralegal
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Anderson hopes to advance within her company.