Tara Nielson
About Tara Nielson
Tara Nielson is a Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO and a caregiver at Rover.com, with a diverse background in legal and educational roles.
Current Position at USPTO
Tara Nielson currently serves as a Trademark Examining Attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, Virginia. Since 2022, she has been managing a high volume of case dockets with short-term deadlines while maintaining high quality. Her responsibilities include preparing and issuing Office Actions to advise applicants on issues such as likelihood of confusion, generic marks, and claims of acquired distinctiveness. Additionally, she corresponds with applicants and counsel to resolve issues in trademark applications and prepares Examiner's Amendments to correct issues, ultimately approving applications for publication.
Educational Background
Tara Nielson pursued her legal education at Seattle University School of Law, where she achieved her Juris Doctor degree from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she studied at Brooklyn Law School, where she earned a Doctor of Law degree between 2019 and 2020. Tara also holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications and Social Sciences, which she obtained from the University of Washington from 2013 to 2015. She has also pursued studies in Spanish Minor, Peace Studies, and Conflict Resolution at Chapman University from 2011 to 2013.
Previous Legal Experience
Before her current role, Tara Nielson gained diverse legal experience in various positions. She worked as a Legal Intern at Talking Rain Beverage Company® in Issaquah, WA twice, from 2021 to 2022 for seven months and again in 2021 for two months. Additionally, she served as a Legal Extern to Justice G. Helen Whitener at the Washington State Supreme Court for four months in Olympia, WA, in 2021. Earlier, she completed a Legal Externship at the Washington State Department of Health and a Legal Internship at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2020.
Early Career and Other Roles
Tara Nielson's career began with roles such as a High School Mathematics Teacher for Teach For America from 2017 to 2019 in San Jose, CA, and a Team Leader for City Year in Southeast Seattle from 2016 to 2017. She also served as an Americorps Member for City Year in Greater Seattle Area from 2015 to 2016. Beyond education, Tara held positions as a Sales Associate at Nordstrom and a Registered Yoga Instructor and Membership Specialist at Hot Yoga Inc.
Role as a Caregiver
Alongside her legal career, Tara Nielson currently also works as a Caregiver for Rover.com. She has been in this role since 2017, providing reliable and dedicated care services. This position demonstrates her commitment to community service and personal care, complementing her extensive professional background.