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After 15+ years of in-house IP Law experience, I ventured forth to set up a solo practice. I am accepting new clients needing patent drafting, prosecution, or opinion work. I also handle many trademark registrations and opinions. I also practice in the areas of copyrights and trade secret protection. These areas are governed by federal law for the most part. Therefore I can work with inventors and companies throughout the US and even with foreign clients. The technical areas I am most experienced in include: general engineering including mechanical devices and systems; chemistry and chemical engineering including materials, composites, formulations, and processes. Feel free to call for an initial introduction. You and your invention or other issue will get my full attention!
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Matt | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I've worked on seven different patents with Paul to one degree or another and cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone with IP needs. He's done two complete utility patents for me and handled office actions on another utility and three design patents. In addition to just being a great person, Pau...
Posted by Nafiseh | June 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am extremely impressed with the support and expertise provided by Paul as we navigate our trademark opposition case. Their deep understanding of trademark law, strategic approach, and meticulous attention to detail have been invaluable so far. Paul N. Dunlap has guided us through each step with ...
Posted by Will | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
It was truly a blessing to work with Paul on drafting and submitting my patent. He walked me through the entire process of creating my first patent and always made sure I understood what was going on each step. Paul went above and beyond to make sure he had a solid understanding in the field of my in...
Posted by Jan | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Living in rural Northern New York, I could find no lawyer for 400 miles to handle a sticky copyright case. Lawyer Match took me to Colorado and Paul Dunlap serendipitously. His half hour free consultation was witty, learned and sympathetic. I hired him sight unseen, or more accurately, I signed on ...
Posted by Zainub | October 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I received a C&D letter from the plaintiff out of the blue. I was worried since I didn’t know much about the legal system. I did a Google search and found Paul Dunlap who has been an amazing attorney. He calmly listened to my situation without any judgment and crafted an amazing response to the C&D l...
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an experienced and very competent lawyer with impeccable integrity. As a fellow intellectual property law attorney, I would not hesitate to refer a potential client to Paul if I had a conflict of interest which would prevent me from serving the potential client. I know that they would be in good hands with Paul. I consider Paul a friend and one to whom I can turn to for advice and counsel."
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2006 - 2020
Corporate Patent Counsel, Gates Corporation
2003 - 2006
Patent Agent, Gates Corporation
1990 - 2003
Product Development Engineer, Gates Corporation
1986 - 1990
Research Scientist, Corning Glass
2020 - Present
From Hand to HeartTreasurer
2017 - Present
Colorado District BarMember
2011 - Present
Federal Circuit BarMember
2006 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Patent BarMember
Pat. No. US11577119 issued
US D969029 issued
trademarks registered
Two granted patents
Two granted patents
Granted Patent
Granted Patent
Three granted patents
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
PhD - Doctorate
2016
Intellectual Property Training
2014
Patent Opposition Proceeding in the EPO
2012
Intellectual Property (IP) Law Training
2010
Intro to Intellectual Property: IP Law for Engineers
2016
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English
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