17+ years as a Paralegal
Domestic & Global trademark docket management (2000 marks in 50+ countries)
All types of IP work: trademark clearances, prosecution and proper use
Deep Retail Experience
Product Packaging Review
Former court reporter and 9-1-1 dispatcher who went on to serve 7 years as a police officer
About Jennifer
Jennifer has over 17 years of specialized paralegal experience in IP and marketing matters. Before joining the firm, she served as an in-house paralegal supporting global IP portfolios and marketing compliance functions for major consumer brands.
As a paralegal, Jennifer manages complex domestic and global IP dockets encompassing more than 1500 trademarks across 50+ countries. Her work spans a wide spectrum of trademark and copyright matters, including trademark clearance, prosecution, proper use, enforcement and IP due diligence. She has supported clients through unique variables in a wide range of industries - medical equipment, jewelry, fashion retail, lawn products, hydroponics, and pesticides - providing both strategic insight and hands-on execution to safeguard valuable brand assets.
Beyond IP, Jennifer is skilled in advertising and marketing compliance. She reviews marketing materials, digital content, and product packaging to ensure alignment with advertising law and brand guidelines. Jennifer’s background in retain and consumer-facing industries allows her to anticipate issues and deliver practical solutions that balance legal requirements with business goals.
In addition to her intellectual property work, Jennifer provides paralegal support in privacy program management, helping clients manage compliance and practical privacy concerns. Jennifer also drafts prize promotion rules and helps clients navigate promotional compliance.
“I always appreciate your attention to detail and thorough understanding of our issues. You are always willing to make time to help us understand the reasoning behind your decisions.”
REPRESENTATIVE Experience
17+ years of paralegal expertise managing high-volume intellectual property portfolios and complex casework.
Extensive U.S. and international trademark management, overseeing 1,500–2,000 active marks across 50+ jurisdictions.
Full lifecycle trademark prosecution, including applications, amendments to allege use, extensions of time, declarations of use and incontestability, and renewals.
In-house legal experience supporting major brands in the fashion retail and lawn care industries.
Broad industry range protecting marks in medical devices, jewelry, fashion, lawn care, hydroponics, and pesticides.
Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation, reviewing product packaging, online product listings, advertising catalogues, store signage, and marketing emails to meet FTC standards.
M&A and corporate transactions support through intellectual property due diligence and risk assessment.
Retail and consumer insight to safeguard brand identity and strengthen market presence.
Packaging and labeling compliance expertise, ensuring designs and claims align with legal and brand standards.
Drafting Official Rules and abbreviated rules and disclosures for prize promotions, including sweepstakes and contests.
Supports clients with compliance efforts and assists in managing day-to-day privacy and data protection needs.
PRACTICE AREAS
Intellectual Property
Advertising/Marketing
Privacy
Education
Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certificate (2010)