Denise M. Cross

Denise Cross is a senior trademark paralegal with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and litigation. She is currently responsible for managing all aspects of domestic and foreign trademark portfolios, including application preparation, filing, prosecution, maintenance, acquisition, and sale of intellectual property assets.

Denise is a highly skilled and experienced paralegal with a proven track record of success in the prosecution and maintenance of domestic and international trademark portfolios. She is also known for her expertise in trademark enforcement investigations, especially within the digital space.

Denise has extensive experience in all aspects of the trademark filing process, from conducting preliminary clearance searches to preparing and filing applications, responses to office actions, renewals, and other maintenance filings. She also routinely works with the firm's IP attorneys to conduct and analyze trademark searches, draft opinion letters, and review clients' marketing materials to prove use of a mark.

In addition to her domestic practice, Denise also has a strong understanding of the foreign trademark prosecution process and has worked with clients on trademark filings in multiple countries around the world.

Denise is a valuable asset to her clients and to the firm, and she is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of service and support.

Practice Areas

Prior Experience

• Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Trademark Team Supervisor
• Marshall Gerstein IP, Patent & Trademark Specialist

Education