Danielle Hovanec

Danielle Hovanec (Hribik) currently serves as the Intellectual Property Manager at Clarios, a role held since October 2012, where responsibility includes overseeing the global patent and trademark prosecution, annuity maintenance, and IP budgeting for Clarios’ intellectual property portfolio. Prior to this position, Danielle worked as a Patent Paralegal at Henkel from January 2009 to October 2012, supporting a team of over 10 attorneys with all aspects of patent filing and office actions. Danielle began a career in patents as a Patent Administrator at Colgate Palmolive from August 2004 to January 2009 and obtained a Paralegal Certificate and Notary Public designation during this time. Educational achievements include a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix.