Intellectual property lawyer Elena Ayot serves as a Principal Attorney for The SanEle Group, which she co-founded. At The SanEle Group, which offers consulting to start-up companies, Elena Ayot oversees a myriad of legal services, which ensures that clients are well equipped to handle the intricate legal aspects of developing their company or brand. Elena Ayot and her staff offer an expert ability to research and write grants. Offering guidance and strategic legal planning skills during all phases of a company’s development, Elena Ayot gives clients the security and confidence of experienced counsel.

Licensed to practice law in the state of New York, as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elena Ayot has a pending license with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Possessing experience in small and large intellectual property firms, Elena Ayot focuses her professional work on patent and trademark prosecution, trademark counseling, and litigation. In addition, Elena Ayot has handled licensing agreements based on patents for a number of cases.

Elena Ayot is a distinguished graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and was honored with a Ford Family Foundation Scholarship to study abroad. As an undergraduate, Elena Ayot conducted significant research regarding T cell co-stimulators CD80 and CD86. Ms. Ayot received a Juris Doctor degree from the New England School of Law, where her academic achievements were recognized on the Dean’s List. While a law student, Elena Ayot served as senior editor of the New England Journal of International and Comparative Law.