Mary Ellis

Mary Ellis is an experienced Intellectual Property professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Intellectual Property Manager at Vista Outdoor Inc. since February 2015, Mary oversees a comprehensive IP portfolio, coordinates with various business units, and manages a variety of USPTO filings, counterfeit enforcement activities, and due diligence for M&A. Prior roles include IP Paralegal at Alliant Techsystems Inc., where Mary managed trademark portfolios and conducted trademark searches, as well as previous positions at CPA Global, Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC, Briggs & Morgan, PA, and Fredrikson & Byron, focusing on patent prosecution and legal support. Education includes a high school diploma from Calumet High School.