Team

JiNan is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Intellectual Property. She has spoken about Intellectual Property in front of the UN, and been a featured speaker at Intellectual Property conferences in India, Italy, France, South Africa, Mexico, Ghana, as well as New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago. As an inventor, entrepreneur, patent attorney and former USPTO patent examiner, JiNan’s background gives her the ability to see intellectual property from the corporate, legal services and government perspectives – a unique personal perspective not common in this industry. She is registered to practice in NC, and her technical background includes textiles, mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering. In addition, she has experience with polymer fiber science composites, biomedical devices, surgical applications, fiber optics, software, energy, biotech, and pulp/paper science. She has degrees in engineering, law and theology from NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke University, respectively. Admissions North Carolina State Bar United States Patent & Trademark Office Education J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law M.T.S., Theology, Duke University B.S., Textiles Engineering, North Carolina State University Professional Affiliations Member of the 16th Judicial District Bar Member of the Durham County Bar Association NCSU Entrepreneurship Advisory Board Recognitions IAM Strategy 300…

Neil helps innovators create positive impact through strategic patent portfolio development. By taking a communicative approach to understand the business context of clients’ inventions, Neil works with clients to create patent assets tailored to their business goals. Over the years Neil has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in a wide variety of technological fields, including software, high tech, mechanical, chemistry, power grid, communications, medical devices, and textiles. Neil also has experience assisting clients with patentability research, filing and prosecuting trademark applications, and drafting licensing agreements. Neil is excited by new technologies and how strategic patent asset development helps commercialize these technologies and encourage further innovation. Admissions North Carolina State Bar United States Patent & Trademark Office Education J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, Cum Laude B.S., Chemistry, University of North Carolina Articles Editor, North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology Professional Affiliations Member of the 16th Judicial District Bar Member of the Durham County Bar Association Publications Barnes, Neil M. “Cracks in the Claim Construction of ‘Code’: How the Court in InterDigital v. ITC Improperly Expanded the Scope of InterDigital’s Patents.” 14 N.C. J.L. & TECH. ON. 69. Persistent Multilayer Electrode Adsorption of Polycationic Au Nanoparticles. J. Phys.…

Olivia is passionate about helping clients create diverse patent portfolios and protect their inventions. Olivia graduated from Elon University School of Law with a J.D., and from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in biology. Olivia’s background in biology aids her in critical and creative thinking to maximize the protection of a client’s invention. Olivia enjoys learning about new technology and inventions created by Neo IP’s clients to help them protect their innovations. Admissions United States Patent & Trademark Office North Carolina State Bar Professional Affiliations Member of the North Carolina Bar Association Member of the 16th Judicial District Bar Member of the Durham County Bar Association Education J.D., Elon University School of Law B.S., Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

John works with inventors to grow their businesses through the creation of strategic patent and trademark portfolios.  John graduated from Duke University with a BSE in Biomedical Engineering, having received education and experience in a wide variety of technological fields. John is committed to a vision of patents as means to grow and develop businesses and as monetization opportunities, rather than as ends in and of themselves. John enjoys working with businesses to help them protect their intellectual property and their business plans both in the United States and abroad. Admissions United States Patent & Trademark Office North Carolina State Bar Professional Affiliations Member of the 16th Judicial District Bar Member of the Durham County Bar Association Education J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering, Duke University B.A., Asian and Middle Eastern Studies – Japanese, Duke University Notes Editor, North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology Professional Affiliations Member of North Carolina State Bar Association

Zack helps provide strategic insights to clients, guiding them in the development of robust intellectual property portfolios backed by patent research and data. Zack graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and is passionate about leveraging his engineering background to contribute to advancements in various industries. Education B.S., Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University

Tiffany equips clients with contextualized patent data analysis as a resource for their business strategy development. Tiffany graduated from Duke University with both a master’s and bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering, gaining a background in technology and business fundamentals. Through her early career in a medical device startup, Tiffany recognized the value of leveraging patents to protect the business and generate opportunities. Tiffany aims to share this approach with inventors so that they can best protect their cutting-edge technology. Education: M.Eng., Biomedical Engineering, Duke University B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering, Duke University

Dr. Guy Beretich is Patent Technologist for Neo IP. With a firm belief that the patent system has been an engine of progress throughout the last century, Guy seeks to further the success of technological innovation through his work in patents. Guy boasts a unique and diverse background, with degrees in Immunology (Ph.D. — North Carolina State University), Marine Biology (M.S. — University of North Carolina at Wilmington), Veterinary Sciences (B.S. — North Carolina State University) and Industrial Chemistry (B.A. — Instituto Tecnico Industriale Statale, Pordenone, Italy). As an inventor, with his broad range of industry knowledge, Guy is able to quickly and parse new technology for intellectual property evaluation and commercialization.Guy previously managed intellectual property for information technology startups Afinos Inc. and Talari Networks. Education Ph.D., Immunology, North Carolina State University M.S., Marine Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington B.S., Veterinary Sciences, North Carolina State University B.A., Industrial Chemistry, Instituto Tecnico Industraile Statale

Nancy Pierce graduated from the University of North Carolina’s Paralegal Program and is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal. She has administrative, program and office management experience, and has worked in federal government, private, and non-profit sectors. Nancy holds a BA in English from the University of San Diego. AdmissionsNorth Carolina Certified Paralegal EducationB.A., English, University of San Diego