Carla Nascimento
About Carla Nascimento
Carla Nascimento is a Patent Legal Secretary at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in Palo Alto, California, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in patent law, having held various positions in legal support roles over the past two decades.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Carla Nascimento has been serving as a Patent Legal Secretary at Lowenstein Sandler LLP since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for reporting office actions, filings, and responses to clients, which highlights her strong client communication skills. Her position is based in Palo Alto, California, where she contributes to the firm's patent law practice.
Previous Experience in Patent Law
Prior to her current role, Carla Nascimento worked at several law firms in various capacities related to patent law. She was a Patent Secretary at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP from 2005 to 2017, and later served as a Patent Assistant at Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott LLP from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Legal Practice Assistant at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP for eight months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Carla Nascimento completed her high school education at Notre Dame High School, earning her High School Diploma from 1984 to 1988. She possesses expertise in managing and updating client databases, including Aurora, Elysian, and Lecorpio. Her proficiency extends to preparing and electronically filing various legal documents, such as requests for continued examination and appeal briefs.
Docket Management Skills
Carla Nascimento demonstrates strong abilities in monitoring and managing a busy docket, ensuring that filings are timely and accurate. Her skills in this area are complemented by her experience in using iManage for searching and saving communications and correspondence, which aids in maintaining organized records.
Administrative Experience
In addition to her patent law roles, Carla Nascimento has a background in administrative support. She worked as an Administrative Assistant & Receptionist at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP from 2001 to 2005 and at Chubb from 1992 to 1998. These positions provided her with foundational skills in office management and client interaction.