Laura Forrest is an intellectual property paralegal with over 15 years of experience handling all aspects of domestic and international trademark and patent prosecution. At the Belles Group, Laura is responsible for the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademarks including search, clearance, maintenance, and enforcement. Laura has extensive experience with portfolio management and administration, transfers in international transactions, due diligence and docket maintenance. Her legal experience also includes work in patent and trademark litigation and copyright prosecution.

Prior to joining The Belles Group, Laura has worked in the Intellectual Property groups of several large law firms and IP Boutiques. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Temple University and a post graduate Paralegal Certificate from the American Institute for Paralegal Studies. Laura maintains her skills by participating in educational seminars held by AIPLA, INTA and WIPO.