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My interest for the Attorney Advisor position with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) arises from my longstanding commitment to constantly improve myself. I have always enjoyed legal research, writing, and the complexities of intellectual property. I have no doubt that my enthusiasm to research, my eagerness to learn, and my strong ability to communicate clearly, work efficiently, accurately, and quickly, will make me an invaluable asset to the USPTO. I believe these traits combined with my unique skillset, developed as a result of experiences working for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (Diamondbacks), Nike Inc. (Nike), and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Liability Management Department (AG Office) …show more content…

I received high praise regarding my legal research and writing skills, and further improved my skills through conducting legal research on narrow issues of litigation and though drafting legal memorandums. Moreover, one of my supervising attorneys in the Trademark Department was a former USPTO Attorney Advisor. She supervised my activities concerning intellectual property memo’s, utility and patent research, and research on trademark legislation. My externship at the AG Office exposed me to the interworking’s of a government agency. As an employee of the state every detail is particularly scrutinized and it is of the utmost importance that quality work be exhibited. At the AG Office I continued to impress my supervisors with my diligence, impressive legal research, writing skills, and through drafting legal memorandums and motions in limine. Moreover, I quickly adapted and learned about specific duties entailed upon me as a legal extern, and executed those duties, which included assisting attorneys with discovery proceedings, jury instructions, and any matters arising from preparation of jury trials. 1) Demonstrate your knowledge of legal principles and skills in applying legal principles. While specific experience in these fields is not required to receive consideration under this announcement, please identify any knowledge or experience you have in the areas of trademark law, intellectual property, administrative law, or other relevant civil

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