Laura Forrest is an intellectual property paralegal with over 20 years of experience handling all aspects of domestic and international trademark and patent prosecution.   At the Belles Group, Laura is responsible for the integration of end-to-end trademark and patent prosecution. Her legal experience also includes work in patent and trademark litigation and copyright prosecution.

Laura’s trademark responsibilities include search, clearance, enforcement and maintenance.  She has extensive experience with portfolio management and administration, international transactions and transfers and due diligence.

Laura also handles U.S. and foreign patent prosecution primarily as a liaison between in-house counsel and foreign agents to protect and maintain IP portfolios.  

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