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Paula E. Hopkins

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Paula Hopkins
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pehopkins@Venable.com
Washington, DC
T +1 202.344.4065

Paula Hopkins is a dedicated trademark and brand protection attorney, focusing on strategic management of global trademark portfolios, including trademark enforcement, clearance, registration, and licensing. Paula represents a diverse clientele across all industries, ranging from individuals and startups to established corporations and nonprofit organizations, and has a proven track record of delivering effective and strategic solutions. Recognizing that every client is unique, Paula is committed to a client-centric approach that prioritizes clear communication and tailored legal advice.

Paula is a thought leader in her field; she has written articles and been quoted on such topics as celebrity trademarks, the Trademark Modernization Act, the Rogers test, parody and fair use, and the likelihood of confusion in the fashion industry. Paula also holds advanced degrees in nineteenth century American literature.

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Thought Leadership

February 26, 2025

Protect Your Nonprofit's Mission with Smart Trademark Strategies
Protect Your Nonprofit's Mission with Smart Trademark Strategies

June 14, 2024

United States: Best practices for filing and prosecuting trademarks before the USPTO
United States: Best practices for filing and prosecuting trademarks before the USPTO

July 12, 2023

Parody Proves to Be 'Whiskey' Business—But U.S. Supreme Court Sidesteps Clarifying the Rogers Test in Recent Trademark Decision
Parody Proves to Be 'Whiskey' Business—But U.S. Supreme Court Sidesteps Clarifying the Rogers Test in Recent Trademark Decision
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Events

March 21, 2023

Trademark Protection and Enforcement: A Discussion on Evolving Issues with the USPTO
Trademark Protection and Enforcement: A Discussion on Evolving Issues with the USPTO

Recent News

April 18, 2025

Modern Retail Quotes Paula Hopkins on IP Strategy and Best Practices
Modern Retail Quotes Paula Hopkins on IP Strategy and Best Practices

April 04, 2024

Venable's Celebration of Washington's Black History
Venable's Celebration of Washington's Black History

January 05, 2024

Venable Promotes 20 Associates to Counsel
Venable Promotes 20 Associates to Counsel
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Credentials
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Education

  • M.Phil. English and Comparative Literature Columbia University 2015
  • M.A. English and Comparative Literature Columbia University 2013
  • J.D. Columbia Law School 2005
  • B.A. Boston College 2002

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, Modern Language Association
  • Chair, Trademark Section, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC)