Deanna Mejia

Deanna Mejia is a seasoned patent professional with extensive experience in patent administration and prosecution, currently serving as a Senior Patent Administrator at Questel since January 2020. Previous roles include Paralegal at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, where expertise was developed in U.S., foreign, and International (PCT) patent filings from January 2018 to January 2020. Deanna gained substantial experience as a Legal Assistant and Senior Paralegal at General Motors, focusing on patent prosecution, and as a patent paralegal at both Gifford Krass and Butzel Long, specializing in foreign filings. Deanna's background also includes litigation and intellectual property support as a paralegal at TK Holdings and early experience as a Legal Assistant at General Motors. Deanna Mejia holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Kansas State University and a Paralegal Certificate from St. Louis Community College.