Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services.
Vision for 2022
It’s hard to believe that Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) is two years old. When I first started this virtual paralegal consultancy, backed by nearly two decades of patent litigation experience, I envisioned something that could allow me to pursue work/life balance, including the ability to travel and have control over my own schedule - and that's exactly what it's become, and so much more. During this journey, I've encountered other creative individuals, mostly women of diverse ages and backgrounds to help each other carry out their own vision.
VPG supports in-house corporate legal departments, solo practitioners, boutique firms, and patent practitioners in general practice firms – all virtually. We also educate people in the patent litigation space and encourage personal and professional growth by offering webinars, such as the PTAB Practitioner’s Series.
The VPG team is a group of creative professionals, skilled in digital strategies, arts, writing, and project management. For 2022, my vision for VPG is to capitalize on this team-driven venture, a one-stop shop to allow each of our team members to grow, while supporting our clients with cost-effective virtual paralegal services.
Thank you for your continued support,
Ashley Cheung
Principal & Founder, Virtual Patent Gateway
What Practitioners Say
Jonathan Stroud
Chief IP Counsel Unified Patents, LLC
Ashley Cheung is a godsend. Her knowledge of PTAB filing procedures and requirements is unparalleled, she's detail-oriented, she's fast, efficient, and a fraction of the cost of other services. Having her handle filing helps us rest assured everything is taken care of; it's like having an extension of our office. She's also a joy to work with.
Kevin K. McNish
Managing Member, McNish PLLC
Ashley Cheung and Virtual Patent Gateway is an ideal solution for small firms and solo attorneys, made all the better by Ashley’s experience, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Having looked high and low for virtual support for my own PTAB and appellate practice, I’m glad I found Virtual Patent Gateway.
Steve Olsen
Managing Member, Law Office of Steven R. Olsen PLLC
Ashley Cheung and Virtual Patent Gateway has provided paralegal services to my firm in support of multiple proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Her related experience in this niche practice area makes her a valuable asset to our team. What I appreciate most about Ashley is the timeliness of her communications. And working remotely is not a problem: she uses email correspondence, telephone, and video-conferencing to great effect.
Stephen Kabokoff
Member, Miller & Martin PLLC
Ashley’s reputation as a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and efficient PTAB and litigation paralegal are well deserved. She and I have worked together on several large and complex patent litigations, where tasks under Ashley’s management were one less thing to worry about. She also is a pleasure to work with and would be an asset to any litigation team.
Deborah Bouchoux, Esq.
Licensed Attorney & Georgetown University Continuing Legal Education Faculty
Ashley Cheung and VPG are committed to enhancing paralegal skills in the workplace. VPG’s training focuses on boosting paralegal performance through a variety of practice-ready and work-oriented seminars. Ashley’s attention to detail and efficient and organized approach to training ensure that all sessions convey important and pragmatic information so paralegals can take critical skills to their workplace and improve their performance. Ashley is highly responsive, attending to every detail with expertise and dedication.
Jim Boyle
Founder, Boyle PLLC Patent & Technology Law
After starting my firm, I was enormously pleased to find Ashley Cheung and Virtual Patent Gateway providing paralegal support options. She and I have previously worked on complex litigation matters, and it has always been a pleasure to rely on Ashley's work ethic, experience, and knowledge. Experience has taught me that having Ashley in your corner on litigation challenges is an enviable position.
