Eric Gerber
Maplewood,MN
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trademark Paralegal
Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
04.2024 - Current
- Manage a global prosecution docket in Anaqua, coordinate directly with attorneys, clients, and outside counsel on all facets of trademark prosecution and maintenance.
- Manage and file all necessary documents for new trademark applications and trademark maintenance with the USPTO and WIPO.
- Work directly with outside counsel and attorneys to file and maintain trademark applications and registrations internationally.
- Work directly with clients and attorneys on portfolio management and analysis, including gap filling, yearly maintenance, and brand rationalization.
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and outside counsel to prepare affidavits for trademark prosecution and oppositions.
- Manage a global enforcement docket in Anaqua and assist attorneys and clients in all areas of brand protection.
- Work directly with attorneys and other cross functional teams on online and offline enforcement matters.
- Serve as an anti-counterfeit subject matter expert to advise other attorney/paralegal teams and develop standard operating procedures, databases, and workflows.
- Prepare training materials and provide training to law enforcement, U.S. Customs, and other international Customs offices.
- Review watch notices and provide attorneys with risk analysis and proposed action.
- Conduct preliminary trademark searches for gap filling and offensive oppositions.
- Collaborated with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, law enforcement, and other private partners in support of 3M’s Covid Fraud task force.
- Developed and currently manage an intake form for trademark infringement and shared dashboard for tracking.
- Developed and currently manage an internal product and packaging database for product authentication.
- Provide direct support for acquisitions and divestitures by conducting due diligence and assisting with portfolio integration and trademark assignments.
Senior Trademark Paralegal
3M Company
10.2016 - 04.2024
- Manage a global prosecution docket in Anaqua, coordinate directly with attorneys, clients, and outside counsel on all facets of trademark prosecution and maintenance.
- Manage and file all necessary documents for new trademark applications and trademark maintenance with the USPTO and WIPO.
- Work directly with outside counsel and attorneys to file and maintain trademark applications and registrations internationally.
- Work directly with clients and attorneys on portfolio management and analysis, including gap filling, yearly maintenance, and brand rationalization.
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and outside counsel to prepare affidavits for trademark prosecution and oppositions.
- Manage a global enforcement docket in Anaqua and assist attorneys and clients in all areas of brand protection.
- Work directly with attorneys and other cross functional teams on online and offline enforcement matters.
- Serve as an anti-counterfeit subject matter expert to advise other attorney/paralegal teams and develop standard operating procedures, databases, and workflows.
- Prepare training materials and provide training to law enforcement, U.S. Customs, and other international Customs offices.
- Review watch notices and provide attorneys with risk analysis and proposed action.
- Conduct preliminary trademark searches for gap filling and offensive oppositions.
- Collaborated with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, law enforcement, and other private partners in support of 3M’s Covid Fraud task force.
- Developed and currently manage an intake form for trademark infringement and shared dashboard for tracking.
- Developed and currently manage an internal product and packaging database for product authentication.
- Provide direct support for acquisitions and divestitures by conducting due diligence and assisting with portfolio integration and trademark assignments.
Education
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate -
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MNBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Psychology
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05.2013
Skills
- Organization & Data Management – Highly proficient in organizing deadlines, tracking progress, and managing data using Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint
- Data Analytics & Reporting – Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint for tracking metrics, building dashboards, and generating reports
- IP Operations – Expert in trademark docketing (Anaqua), file management (iManage), and budgeting (Onit) with working knowledge of patent prosecution workflows
- AI & Automation Tools – Experienced in creating prompts and leveraging ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to drive efficiency and enhance knowledge management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Adept at liaising between legal, IT, and business teams, and coordinating efforts with external vendors and internal stakeholders
- Trademark law proficiency
- Effective client communication
- Legal document drafting
- Intellectual property law
Timeline
Senior Trademark Paralegal
Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
04.2024 - Current
Senior Trademark Paralegal
3M Company
10.2016 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Psychology
Hamline University
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate -
Hamline University