Paul N. Dunlap

PRO

Paul N. Dunlap

also known as Trendak IP Law

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 19 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Aurora, CO
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Patent Application, Trademark Application, Copyright Application

27851 E Lakeview Dr, Aurora, CO

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About Paul

Biography

Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights... A Federal IP practice serving clients from all states. Applications, registrations and opinions... Registered U.S. Patent Attorney - nationwide service Licensed in Colorado and the USPTO.

Trademark and Copyright registrations and advice.

Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights... A Federal IP practice serving clients from all states. Applications, registrations and opinions... Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Licensed in Colorado.

Licensed Patent Attorney with PhD in ChemE... Patent applications from start to finish. Serving clients nationwide. Give us a call.

Trademarks and brand protection strategies. Serving clients worldwide with U.S. trademark filings.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 40%

Intellectual Property ("IP") includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Protection of these intangible assets includes official registrations, various kinds of contracts, and enforcement activities.

19 years

40%
Patent Application 30%

As a registered US patent attorney, I can help with all your patent needs, from evaluating the patentability of your invention, planning a global patent strategy, obtaining the patent, and enforcing patents.

22 years

30%
Trademark Application 25%

Trademarks identify your company and products to customers. I can help you develop your brand strategy and carry it out with trademark registrations and enforcement when necessary.

19 years

25%
Copyright Application 5%

Authors and designers have a bundle of rights to their creative and expressive works, whether writings, drawings, music, sculpture, jewelry, photos, and more. I can help with protection strategies including registration and licensing.

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 360-400 per hour

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 19 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Trendak IP Law LLC

27851 E Lakeview Dr, Aurora, CO, 80016

trendakip.com/

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Paul N. Dunlap's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matt | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

True Client-centered Expertise

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...l is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, reliable, and honest. And he has great people skills, which is of course a plus for the client/attorney relationship, but it also can pay big dividends when dealing directly with patent examiners to sort out issues/rejections. I can personally attest to that. Give Paul a call for a consultation - you'll be happy you did!

Posted by Nafiseh | June 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer with sharp expertise and caring heart

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 ...clarity and confidence, making a complex and stressful situation much more manageable. I am confident that with their continued assistance, we are on track for a favorable outcome. Once again, I thank you.

Posted by Will | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will gladly hire Paul again

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...vention which reflected in his writing. Because of this, I feel more confident in seeing success with my invention knowing my patent was submitted as a professional document that rivals all the others. The value of his service cannot be beat.

Posted by Jan | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtfully Sharp

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 ...as his assistant. He directed me to various web sites to sleuth out records to feed into his assessments, bringing the client into the heart of the matter, and controlling the hourly fees. I learned a lot about probate, copyright filings and law. Most significantly he became the silent third party overlooking correspondence between myself and a recalcitrant agent, coaching my questions and sifting responses, until a strategy for success became clear. It was an emotional conclusion, since many times during the process I despaired.. All the time in emails and on phone calls he was friendly, sympathetic, sharp eyed. He was the man in the client's corner over a thousand miles away. The intricacies of the law he's mastered remain baffling to me. How he got the rabbit out of the hat seems magic. You're not going to find a better lawyer no matter where you live.

Posted by Zainub | October 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An amazing attorney who understands your situation.

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...etter. The letter he wrote explained my situation very well to a point where the plaintiff did not respond. I am now free of worry and it is due to Paul's expertise that helped me out of this situation. Paul is a kind, caring, and empathetic person who truly cares about his clients and is willing to solve them no matter how tough the task is. He completed the counter letter over the weekend and was prompt to my emails and phone calls throughout that week. I had a short deadline to respond to the C&D letter but Paul managed to write the counter letter in a limited time frame and sent it on time. His fees are reasonable in comparison to the attorneys I was searching for in my area. If I were to encounter a similar situation again I would 100% hire Paul.

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Jeremy Cave

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a fantastic lawyer and even better person."

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Stanley Gradisar

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Miles Williams

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 08

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"Paul is an exceptional attorney with great people skills."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2020 - Present

From Hand to Heart

Treasurer

2017 - Present

Colorado District Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Federal Circuit Bar

Member

2006 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Patent Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

MODULAR CABLE MACHINE EXERCISE SYSTEM

Pat. No. US11577119 issued

Trailer Box

US D969029 issued

Spotonsite

trademarks registered

POLYUREA - URETHANE CORD TREATMENT FOR POWER TRANSMISSION BELT AND BELT

Two granted patents

Electrically Conductive Power Transmission Belt

Two granted patents

Bias Tooth Fabric and Toothed Power Transmission Belt

Granted Patent

Electrical Immersion Heater for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Reservoir

Granted Patent

Carbon Nanostructure Preblends and Their Applications

Three granted patents

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Education

2005

University of Colorado

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

California Institute of Technology

PhD - Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2016

Intellectual Property Training

Intellectual Property Training

2014

Patent Opposition Proceeding in the EPO

Patent Opposition Proceeding in the EPO

2012

Intellectual Property (IP) Law Training

Intellectual Property (IP) Law Training

2010

Intro to Intellectual Property: IP Law for Engineers

Intro to Intellectual Property: IP Law for Engineers

Publications

2007

1991

Applied Optics, Vol 30, pp 1701-1710 Glass-Flake Reinforced Composites as Optical Materials

1991

Polymer Composites, Vol 12, pp 39-47 Design of Particulate Composites for Optical Applications

1987

J. Non-Newtonian Fluid Mech., Vol 23, pp 5-48 Dilute Polystyrene Solutions in Extensional Flows: Birefringence and Flow Modification

1987

J. Polymer Sci.: Polymer Physics, Vol 25, pp 2211-2238 An Experimental Study of Dilute Polyelectrolyte Solutions in Strong Flows

1984

Rheologica Acta, Vol 23, pp 238-249 The Charged Dumbbell Model for Dilute Polyelectrolyte Solutions in Strong Flows

Languages

English

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