Fernando Ayala

Fernando Ayala is an experienced Patent Examiner at the USPTO since January 2012, specializing in the examination, prosecution, and adjudication of patent applications, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations. Prior roles include serving as a Student Attorney at the University of Maryland General Practice Clinic, where representation focused on U-Visa status and IRS appeals, and extensive consulting positions at Booz Allen Hamilton, Grant Thornton LLP, and IBM, with responsibilities ranging from process re-engineering to project management for government clients. Fernando holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.