B.A. Eastern Washington University, General Studies

Paralegal Certificate Edmonds Community College (Seattle, WA)

Joanne is both the firm manager and patent paralegal. Joanne has over fifteen years of experience in the preparation and filing of U.S. patent, foreign, copyright, and trademark applications. In addition to her role as the firm manager, she liaison with foreign associates regarding all facets of foreign filing and foreign prosecution maintenance. She also interacts directly with USPTO personnel and handles procedural matters directly with clients. Joanne has a wealth of experience in managing patent, copyright, and trademark matters.

2000 - Present Olympic Patent Works PLLC Firm Manager and IP Paralegal

2000 - 02 Summit Law Group IP Paralegal (patents, copyrights, & trademarks)

1998 - 00 Weiss, Jensen, Ellis & Howard IP Paralegal (patents, copyrights, & trademarks)

1988 - 98 Seed & Berry IP Paralegal (patents, copyrights, & trademarks)

1987 - 88 Barnard, Pauley, and Kaser Patent Paralegal