Legal Assistant Salt Lake

CAROLYN BENNETT

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH *********@*****.*** 801-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly organized IP Paralegal with extensive experience in intellectual property law, specializing in trademark prosecution. Proven ability to manage complex trademark portfolios, navigate legal challenges, and implement efficient, cost-effective strategies. Adaptable to evolving processes and dedicated to ensuring client satisfaction and superior work outcomes.

SKILLS

FlowTrack

InTapp

Adobe Acrobat

Legal Doc Preparation

ChromeRiver

CounselLink

NetDocs

USPTO

Legal Research

Microsoft 365

Google Suite

Zendesk

Elite3

DocuSign

IPFoundation

IP Agreements

Client Relationships

Due Diligence

Confidentiality

EXPERIENCE

CORPORATE LEGAL ASSISTANT DORSEY & WHITNEY 2021 – PRESENT

Prepared corporate documents, signature page packets, closing documents, and stock certificates.

Demonstrated strong understanding of corporate transactional practices with excellent communication skills.

Collaborated closely with clients to ensure satisfaction with both attorneys and the firm.

Created and revised client documents, spreadsheets, and forms from drafts and originals.

Conducted monthly closing preparations, including editing, proofreading, and preparing closing binders.

TRADEMARK PARALEGAL SKULLCANDY, INC. 2018 – 2021

Managed trademark processes, including conducting searches, preparing, and filing applications.

Overcame trademark rejections by providing proof of usage and specimens from marketing and media departments, securing registrations.

Submitted maintenance filings (§8 & 15; §8 & 9) to ensure continued trademark protection.

Assisted outside counsel with WIPO trademark applications for selected jurisdictions.

Developed and updated a comprehensive trademark spreadsheet to track registrations and rejections, ensuring accurate trademark marking (™ or ®) globally.

Maintained diligent global surveillance for potential infringements, notifying outside counsel for cease-and-desist actions when necessary.

Liaised with the marketing department on new taglines and trademarks, managing trademarks based on strategic decisions.

Worked closely with influencers and their legal counsel, drafting and updating agreements.

Took on additional responsibilities during pandemic-related layoffs, managing logistics and marketing tasks alongside trademark duties.

Identified strategies to mitigate the impact of China tariffs, resulting in significant cost savings for Skullcandy.

IP SPECIALIST FRANKLIN COVEY 2010 – 2018

Developed a systematic docketing program for managing over 335 trademarks, both foreign and domestic.

Docketed and monitored the entire trademark portfolio, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.

Collaborated with foreign counsel to maintain trademark protection, addressing rejections effectively.

Transitioned trademark prosecution from outside counsel to in-house, saving $250,000 annually.

Implemented a trademark software platform (ThomsonReuters) to ensure continuous foreign trademark protection.

Created a comprehensive copyright knowledge base for managing and overseeing copyrights.

Drafted and filed new trademark applications with the USPTO.

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