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Jeffrey B

Intellectual Property Paralegal

About Me

Experienced Legal Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the field of intellectual property. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Legal Writing, International Relations, and Management. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelor's Degree focused in International Relations and Affairs; Minor, Mathematics from Loyola University of Chicago.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
Senior ParalegalEligon IP
2025 - 2025

Strategically manage global trademark portfolios for multiple clients, including WIPO filings and international trademark registrations, ensuring consistent brand protection across jurisdictions. Act as primary point of contact with clients and foreign counsel to coordinate international filings, enforce trademark rights, and address global portfolio issues. Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. trademark applications, responses, and maintenance documents autonomously, ensuring compliance and uninterrupted protection. Analyze trademark watch notices and proactively identify potential conflicts, drafting detailed reports for clients. Support IP enforcement efforts through online investigations using publicly available data (social media, directories), confidential test purchases, anti-counterfeiting measures, and evidence collection, with findings presented directly to clients and attorneys. Conduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches and prepare analysis to guide client brand strategy and mitigate risk. Track and enter billable hours in Clio.

Trademark Analyst – IP Enforcement Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
2022 - 2025

Supported IP enforcement for Fortune Global 500 clients, managing all aspects of trademark investigations, watch notices, and online infringement monitoring. Conducted in-depth investigations using OSINT tools, analyzing publicly available data to identify potential infringers and support enforcement strategy. Drafted actionable client reports and advisories, providing clear guidance and recommendations on enforcement strategy. Monitored infringing domains and online marketplaces, preparing and issuing takedown notices and other enforcement actions as appropriate. Conducted global trademark clearance searches using SAEGIS and other online databases, synthesizing findings into strategic guidance for clients. Managed real-time tracking of enforcement matters, ensuring deadlines, follow-ups, and client communications were proactively handled. Track and enter billable hours in Intapp.

Practice Assistant – Trademark King & Spalding
2018 - 2022

Support attorneys in the prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications and registrations for Fortune 500 brands in a diverse set of industries including music, entertainment, technology, and biopharmaceuticals. Investigate, compile evidence, and report on instances of trademark infringement. Prepare various draft pleadings for State, Federal, and TTAB proceedings. Manage pleadings files for ongoing litigation, including for class-action and multidistrict litigation. Draft settlement, coexistence, and transfer agreements as well as cease and desist letters to infringing entities. Conduct global trademark searches via Corsearch. Draft registration particulars and report trademark registrations to clients. Create specimens showing trademark use from client materials and websites. Draft copyright applications. Manage response deadlines for enforcement actions. Complete new business intake forms and run conflict checks for new clients. Track and enter billable hours in Intapp.

Trademark Litigation/Copyright Legal Assistant Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu
2016 - 2018

Prepare a variety of legal documents at the instruction of senior partners and associates, including complaints, and discovery responses. Review trademark watch notices for problematic trademarks. Assist in case development by providing research and investigatory materials. Draft trademark applications. Draft and submit copyright applications to U.S. Copyright Office. Open, track and maintain conflict matter records. Track and enter billable hours in DTE Axiom. Correspond with clients and opposing counsel regarding case status on behalf of attorneys. Correspond with U.S. Copyright Office regarding application status.

Education

Degree of International StudiesLoyola University Chicago
2010 - 2012

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English