Zealous and meticulous, Kate Sokolowski is a patent paralegal who supports the firm’s intellectual property attorneys and clients in safeguarding their creativity and innovation. Kate understands the rules and procedures of the patent prosecution process.
Kate prepares U.S. and foreign patent filings and prosecution, patent status reports and patent searches, and maintains patent portfolios. She has experience monitoring deadlines, managing high-volume document production and overseeing the logistical and timely administration of client matters.
Dedicated to protecting and advancing innovation, Kate works to ensure that every idea is strategically secured in today’s competitive landscape. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Kate worked as a patent paralegal at a Chicago law firm.
Credentials
Education
- The Ohio State University, B.A., psychology, 2020