1574 Briard Street

                                                                    Wantagh NY, 11793

                                                                       (516) 690-0655

EXPERIENCE:    

The Chanel Company Limited    (September 2004 – Present)

Trademark Attorney

·        Perform all International trademark searches and prepare reports for the marketing department concerning availability for use and/or registration of trademarks in particular countries.

·        Responsible for the filing of all trademark applications and renewals worldwide

·        Currently manage a portfolio of approximately 4,000 trademarks

·        Assist in negotiating and drafting Settlement Agreements and License Agreements 

·        Instruct and oversee Foreign Associates in Oppositions, Cancellation Actions, Counterfeit matters and Domain Name Conflicts

·        Extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property Laws in Asia; particularly Japan, Latin America, Canada, United Arab Emirates and the European Union.

·        Extensive knowledge of  the WIPO, Paris Convention, Berne Convention, Hague Convention and TRIPS agreement

The Chanel Company Limited (September 2002 – September 2004)

Senior Trademark Paralegal 

·        Assist in supervision and coordination of Worldwide Chanel legal team.

·        Instruct foreign associates in Counterfeit matters, Domain Name matters and Cancellation actions 

·        Prepare and edit numerous legal documents, including Cease and Desist Letters, Reservation of Rights Letters and Affidavits

·        International and National Legal research pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws, specifically Trademark Laws

·        Reading and distributing articles on a daily basis to the Chanel Legal Team regarding; Intellectual Property Laws and trademark procedures in various countries

·        Special Research Projects, including Worldwide Analysis of the Chanel Company Limited's Counterfeit Actions, including problem countries, budget and case management. As well as, a Worldwide Analysis of specific Laws and regulations regarding registration of particular trademarks in various countries (i.e. registration of numbers). 

Trademark Services Limited, N.Y. (August 2001-May 2002)

(TSL is an affiliated Company of Chanel) - Legal Intern

·        Drafted affidavits 

·        Gathered evidence

·        Correspondence with foreign associates, Chanel In-house counsel and Intellectual Property offices worldwide

·        Updating and maintaining application files, registration files, renewal files, case files and project files

Albanese & Albanese LLP, Garden City, N.Y. (June 2000 – December 2000)

Legal Intern for Robert Rando

·        Legal research for civil proceedings, including discovery and deposition issues and summary judgment proceedings

·        Legal research regarding Intellectual Property and Entertainment law issues, specifically pertaining to musicians' royalties and copyrights

·        Prepared and edited memorandums

SKILLS:

·        NY State Bar Certified – Admitted September 2004

·        Proactive and detail oriented.

·        Extensive knowledge of Trademark laws in numerous foreign countries.

·        Excellent research, writing and presentation skills.

·        Extremely organized and excellent at managing multiple tasks.

·        Strong communication skills, easily interacts with executives, clients and peers. 

·        Strong leadership Skills

EDUCATION:

BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW, NEW YORK, NY

Candidate for LL.M. in Intellectual Property, December 2007 (Part Time)

ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, JAMAICA, N.Y.

J.D., June 2002

Activities:  Intellectual Property Law Society

Secretary April 2000 - April 2001

President April 2001 - April 2002

ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY, JAMAICA, N.Y.

B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice May 1999

Activities:  Sorority -Phi Sigma Sigma