Eliana prepares patent documents for submission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization on behalf of a diverse group of clients.
Other responsibilities include:
- Corresponding with foreign associates to manage patent filings in foreign countries
- Corresponding with clients to obtain supporting documentation required for patent prosecution
- Performing searches and monitoring the status of competitors’ intellectual property
- Assisting the firm’s annuity department in the management of domestic and foreign annuity fees
Prior to becoming an IP Administrator, Eliana served as a Billing Specialist for the firm. She joined Michael Best in 2007.