Melanie is an experienced paralegal specializing in patent and trademark prosecution, managing domestic and foreign patent and trademark portfolios for small and large, as well as domestic and foreign companies. She also works with foreign counsel on the prosecution of patent and trademark applications.
Spending most of her life in a small town near Wichita, Kansas, Melanie moved to Denver, Colorado in 2010 to be closer to her daughter and the places she loved to visit during her childhood. In 2014, her son joined her. She loves spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren, and treasure hunting at local thrift stores, flea markets, and craft fairs (aka “thrifting”).
Melanie’s background also includes experience in the areas of bankruptcy and civil litigation.
Education
Patent Paralegal Certificate – IPLegalEd
Trademark Paralegal Certificate – IPLegalEd
Dean’s List at Southern Technical College, Wichita, KS
Diploma in Legal Office Administration – Southern Technical College, Wichita, KS