DANA LEGAL SERVICES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Principal
- Patent Attorney
Jubin Dana is the founder and principal attorney of Dana Legal Services. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Jubin went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Jubin has always had a passion to help others and that passion translates through to his interactions with Dana Legal Services' clients. His main focus at DLS is to ensure his client's future business revenue is secure. As his philosophy holds: "Building an IP portfolio without connecting it to the business model is a missed opportunity to grow the company."
His expertise in IP protection has been curated by a range of roles, from in-house counsel to managing partner in private practice. His intellectual property knowledge was instrumental in the successful transition of VISA from a private company to a public company through IPO. Jubin's arsenal of experience enables him to take the learnings from his career and advise startups and small businesses on the important strategies that surround securing their patent portfolios and future revenue.
Mariana has extensive experience in IP prosecution and law office management. She is a Certified Professional Paralegal, through NALS. Her management style is proactive, inventive, and driven by excellence. She excels in initiating ideas for improvement and generating creative solutions, including foreseeing future issues and implementing solutions preemptively. She loves working on a dynamic team and sharing in the abundance that results from aggressive goals and high standards. Mariana provides consulting services through the company she co-founded: Ketapang Group International.
Nicole has always excelled in roles that relied on her ability to adapt to fast-changing environments. Spending most of her career in startups and small businesses Nicole jumped at the opportunity to set up the building blocks of Dana Legal Services' marketing and sales sphere. She helped build the brands identity while identifying target clients, allowing DLS to align with the right customers all across the US.
When she is not diving deep into the world of IP - she's outside. Nicole is a high-energy individual who enjoys outdoor adventures and staying active at the gym. She loves to cook and gleans inspiration from her international travels- cooking up everything from pasta carbonara to green curry.
Noel is the "fact finding power house" of the DLS team, providing strategic business solutions based on thorough analysis and research. He conducts legal research for unique cases based on various sources, such as the MPEP, C.F.R., and case law. Noel thrives on building efficient "assembly line" systems that reduce human error and redundancy. He constantly challenges the status quo, looking for ways to use any resource (including setbacks) as an opportunity. He's driven to serve the client's best interest, always inquiring what is most fair and productive for the client.
Noel is an avid scuba diver who loves exploring the ocean and its creatures. When he is not 20 meters under the sea, Noel can be found diving deep into a history youtube wormhole or studying up on the next big stand-up comedian.
Terri is the Intake Specialist at Dana Legal Services; acting as the initial point of contact for the firm. She guides our clients through their onboarding process by scheduling initial consultations, answering complex questions about our firms procedures, and provides general insight on the USPTO process. Terri is able to establish the first relationship with clients making them feel confident in our services and ready for us to take on their IP needs.
Terri holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University. She currently resides in Houston, Texas where she enjoys socializing with friends and planning vacations.