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Brenda Nixdorf
Paralegal
Brenda Nixdorf has more than 20 years of experience as a paralegal in the area of intellectual property, including trademark and copyright matters. She has significant experience managing large U.S. and international trademark portfolios and with handling all aspects of prosecution, maintenance, clearance, and enforcement. She also has experience in the areas of copyright and in complex intellectual property litigation and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board actions.
Practice Highlights
- Handling all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance
- Instructing and working with foreign counsel on trademark filings, office actions, renewals, and other prosecution and enforcement matters
- Performing and analyzing trademark availability searches
- Managing large U.S. and international trademark portfolios
- Providing budget and reporting for implementation and maintenance of worldwide trademark portfolios
- Preparing and filing copyright applications
- Maintaining trademark database docket records and creating customized reporting
- Substantial experience with broadcast, technology, entertainment, and healthcare industries
Education
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Paralegal Studies, Edmonds Community College, 1985,
- Graduated with Honors
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M.A., Sociology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1982,
- Graduated with High Distinction
- Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
- Focus on social/psychology
- Teaching Assistant
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B.A., Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1980,
- Graduated with High Distinction
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Washington State Paralegal Association, 2015-present
- Puget Sound Chapter, Association of Legal Administrators, 1990-2015
Professional Recognition
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- Finalist, Firmwide Service Together Award, David Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2016
Background
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- Senior Paralegal and Firm Administrator for Hendricks & Lewis, PLLC, Seattle, 1986-2015
- Office Manager, PlayMakers, sports agency ancillary to Hendricks & Lewis, PLLC, 1999-2008