U.S. trade mark practice continues to evolve, and for UK paralegals supporting international portfolios, even small procedural missteps can have significant consequences.
This upcoming webinar provides a practical and timely update on recent developments in U.S. trade mark practice, tailored specifically to the needs of UK-based paralegals.
Led by Eric Mills and Hunter Domanski of Maynard Nexsen, the session will translate complex U.S. developments into clear, usable guidance for a UK audience. Drawing on recent USPTO initiatives, key U.S. case law and hands-on prosecution experience, the speakers will focus on what UK paralegals need to know when managing U.S. filings, responding to office actions and instructing U.S. counsel.
The webinar will highlight the USPTO’s drive for greater efficiency, explore decisions of particular relevance to UK applicants, and set out practical “do’s and don’ts” that can materially improve filing and prosecution outcomes.
Concise, relevant and practice-led, this webinar is essential for UK paralegals involved in U.S. trade mark work.
Learning outcomes
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Understand recent USPTO initiatives impacting U.S. trade mark prosecution
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Identify U.S. case law developments relevant to UK applicants
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Avoid common pitfalls in US trade mark filings
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Apply practical “do’s and don’ts” when working with U.S. counsel
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Build confidence when supporting U.S. trade mark strategy
Meet your speakers
Hunter Domanski, Maynard Nexsen
Hunter is a Registered Patent Attorney and an Associate in Maynard Nexsen’s Intellectual Property and Private Markets practice groups. She also supports the Firm's Cybersecurity and Privacy, Corporate Governance, and Mergers & Acquisitions groups.
As a registered patent attorney, Hunter's practice focuses on intellectual property strategy, protection, and enforcement. She counsels clients on a full spectrum of IP matters, including patent and trademark portfolio management, U.S. and international trademark prosecution, patent filing and strategy, and IP licensing. Her work includes brand clearance, enforcement actions, intercompany structuring, and drafting complex agreements involving IP assets.
With a technical background in chemistry, Hunter brings expertise in the life sciences, consumer products, and emerging tech industries. She is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and has experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
Hunter regularly supports corporate transactions by conducting IP due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and investments. She advises clients on the ownership, validity, and transferability of intellectual property assets, ensuring critical IP is properly protected and positioned for deal execution and post-closing integration.
Eric Mills, Maynard Nexsen
Eric Mills is a seasoned U.S. intellectual property attorney.
He devotes a significant portion of his practice to preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications before the USPTO and in foreign jurisdictions, as well as advising on issues of patent and trademark infringement.
He has a broad background in strategic planning and management of client intellectual property portfolios, including acquisition, maintenance, and licensing of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark assets.
He also partners with various universities in order to protect intellectual property developed at the educational institution level.
Programme:
- 15:00: Presentation
- 15:45: Q&A
- 16:00: Close
Cost
- Member £0 (VAT exempt)
- Standard £35 (VAT exempt)
To note
- Payment online via debit or credit card only; proforma invoices are not available.
- Full terms and conditions apply.
- Closing date: 3pm, Wednesday 11th March 2026
