Sarah J Schneider
Attorney
Boulder,CO
Summary
Equity Shareholder/Partner with detailed understanding and broad business legal experience primarily focused in Intellectual Property law from trademark and copyright prosecution, licensing and contracts to domain name protection and online brand enforcement, but including experience in patents, data privacy, sweepstakes, software licensing, distribution, manufacturing agreements. Global IP law experience with clients across a range of industries - consumer products, manufacturing, software, AI - with a particular interest and focus in technology and cybersecurity and privacy. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to mentor, lead, develop new business, and work well with a range of clients, outside counsel, and stakeholders. Known for creative, pragmatic, client-specific, solution-based approach to IP portfolio management, policy development and implementation, training, and enforcement. Reputation as a technologically savvy attorney who helps clients achieve brand goals by developing strategies behind those goals. Brilliant Intellectual Property Attorney with strong analytic skills continuously suggests practical and innovative solutions for legal issues to support business initiatives and objectives. Proven track record of serving as trusted IP business advisor. Contributes to firm's success by improving client relations, profitability and collective expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equity Shareholder (Owner)
Sheridan Ross, P.C.
01.2020 - Current
- Further expanding relationships with existing clients and developing new client relationships
- Provide additional service as Practice Group Leader
- Cross marketing with patent & litigation groups for complete IP assessments, technology harvesting
- Detail work with clients in learning and understanding specific technologies across multiple industries.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and development within firm.
Non-Equity Shareholder
Sheridan Ross, P.C.
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Increased book of businesses – number of clients and matters under management
- Proven ability to effectively manage clients and develop new business across industries and countries
- Attracted new clients by participating in conferences, trainings, writing articles, presenting
- Increased skill set in agreements, contract, and license review, drafting, negotiation
- Further self-directed education in cyber security and data privacy (via IAPP), certification in data privacy legal investigations (via SANS) and business leadership (via Yale)
- Trained and oversaw others in trademark/copyright practice and prosecution; hired new employees
- Increased IP adjacent skills and high-level HTML and DNS research to better serve clients.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Associate Attorney
Sheridan Ross, P.C.
11.2005 - 12.2012
- U.S and International trademark clearance and prosecution (direct filing and via Madrid Protocol)
- Addressed clients' brand concerns in internet e.g., cybersquatting, fraud, phishing, counterfeits
- Enforced client's IP rights via demand letters, DMCA and trademark infringement notice-and-takedown efforts, UDRP, URS and related domain name enforcement proceedings, appeal/oppositions/cancellations with with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and litigation
- Gained experience in all aspects of global trademark/copyright prosecution, clearance
- Drafted/reviewed contracts, settlement agreements, licenses
- Expanded experience with assignments, transfers, IP title update and recordation, IP due diligence
- Searched, prosecuted, maintained, defended trademark and copyright applications and registrations
- Drafted/revised website terms of use and privacy policies
- Experienced with UDRPs and DMCA takedowns
- Experience with patent/trademark litigation research, trade dress/copyright applications.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
- Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on best practices in legal research and drafting.
- Conducted thorough legal research for case preparation, identifying critical information to support client positions.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Achieved favorable outcomes for clients by skillfully drafting and negotiating complex contracts, agreements, and settlements.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their professional skills and knowledge, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Reduced risks in contractual relationships through meticulous review and negotiation of terms.
- Managed diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Colorado, School of Law
Boulder, Colorado05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and International Affairs
University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder, Colorado05.1998
Skills
- Intellecutal property law
- Data privacy Law experience
- Contract drafting, review & negotiation
- Legal Interpretation and adaptation
- Legal policy analysis, interpretation and implementation
- IP education and training for clients
- Client legal risk reduction and improvement strategies
- Management of junior attorneys, paralegals, and staff
- Strong skills in writing, communication, negotiation, compliance, strategy, and enforcement
- Proven organizational ability, with attention to detail
- Srong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and collaborative
- Relationship building and client services
- Strategic decision-making
- Legal research, writing & analysis
- Avid learner; Driven and determined
Certification
GIAC Certification: Law of Data Security and Investigations - SANS Technical Institute, 2021
Women's Leadership Program, Yale School of Management Executive Education (2020)
World Trademark Review Top 1000 Ranked Trademark Attorney
Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Women's Bar Association
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- InfraGard National Members Alliance
Professional And Community Service
- Advisor: Blackstone Entrepreneurial Network (BEN).
- Member/Mentor: Women's Council, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado.
- Member: Colorado Technology Association.
- Member/Firm Liaison: Silicon Flatirons Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
Position Summary Prior To2005
- Federal District Judge, John L. Kane, Jr., Intern, Drafted Order Granting Class Certification in securities fraud class action; recommended for 10th Circuit Clerk
- Patton Boggs, LLP, Trademark Specialist/Paralegal, Trained staff in multiple offices on trademark searching/electronic filing with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- Duft, Graziano & Forest, PC, Legal Assistant, Promoted to trademark paralegal based self-directed education, research, and proven skills
- University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Legal Assistant, IP Mgmt. Program - worked with UCAR/NCAR scientists & outside counsel harvesting patentable technology, Reviewed and drafted licenses of all UCAR/NCAR technology
German
Proficient in German.
Timeline
Equity Shareholder (Owner)
Sheridan Ross, P.C.
01.2020 - Current
Non-Equity Shareholder
Sheridan Ross, P.C.
01.2013 - 12.2019
Associate Attorney
Sheridan Ross, P.C.
11.2005 - 12.2012
Juris Doctor -
University of Colorado, School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and International Affairs
University of Colorado, Boulder
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