Eileen Dunlap

Senior Paralegal and Senior AVP

Wells Fargo & Company

06.1999 - Current

Conducted preliminary trademark screens and searches for new internal and external services to identify availability or conflicts and risk levels, both domestic and international.
Prepared and filed USPTO trademark applications, Office Actions and renewals, managing processes from prosecution to registration and from maintenance to closure of registrations.
Managed US trademark portfolio, closely monitoring status updates and upcoming deadlines for action, including Office Actions and Post Registration Audits.
Managed International portfolio, providing renewal instructions to foreign associates, developed strong relationships to facilitate efficient handling of international trademark filings and disputes.
Specialized in legalization and documentation issues for international matters and and working closely with the Corporate Secretary group
Collaborated with attorneys to draft responses to USPTO office actions, resulting in successful registration of trademarks.
Reviewed marketing and advertising materials to ensure compliance with trademark and copyright laws, reducing risk of infringement claims.
Communication with clients through team-monitored IP email box, available corporate-wide for trademark, copyright and domain name questions.
Conducted research for issues related to watch notice reports and working with attorneys on next steps and recommendations.
Conducted due diligence review and prepared reports for potential mergers, acquisitions or divestitures including IP for trademarks, copyright and domain names. Prepared trademark assignment documents, worked with domain team and outside counsel as needed.
Conducted due diligence or general research for domestic and international trademark oppositions, cancellations. Worked with attorneys, drafting agreements, letters or licenses required for each specific situation.
Drafted Cease & Desist letters in connection with trademark and copyright misuse.
Educated clients on proper trademark and copyright usage by creating informative presentations tailored to their specific needs.
Actively participated in development of revised copyright guidelines, ensuring best practices were followed consistently across divisions.
Involved with adoption of IP matter management system from initial conversations through final contract, implementation and adding additional customization. Utilized system daily for reporting, data entry, docket review and guided team on continued data integrity practices.
Served as a contact between attorneys, clients, and other parties involved throughout the entire lifecycle of each trademark matter handled. Improved communication between legal team and clients by providing regular updates and reporting on progress of ongoing matters.
Performed initial and regular maintenance for hard copy trademark registration and copyright registration certificates in fire-proof cabinets.
Prepared legal documents such as deeds, leases, legal property descriptions and SNDAs to facilitate smooth internal corporate real estate transactions for branches, corporate properties, OREOs and ORELs.
Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
Updated Corporate Real Estate data base management system for each property.
Kept up-to-date on changes in trademark law and practice by attending industry conferences, seminars, and continuing education courses.