Melinda Michalerya

IP Counsel at Advanced Bionics

Melinda Michalerya is an experienced legal professional specializing in intellectual property law, currently serving as IP Counsel at Advanced Bionics since March 2022. Prior roles include General Counsel at IQAir, where responsibilities encompassed managing an intellectual property portfolio, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and advising upper management on legal strategies. Melinda has also held positions as a Patent Consultant and Analyst at Reed Tech, Director of Business Development and Patent Counsel at WiLAN Technologies, and Intellectual Property Counsel at Edwards Lifesciences. Early career experiences include roles as a Patent Attorney at Alphatec Spine and ExxonMobil Chemical. Melinda holds a JD in Patent Law from the University of Houston Law Center and a BS in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Advanced Bionics

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AB is proud to be the only U.S. based manufacturer of cochlear implants and equally proud to be a part of the larger Sonova group. At AB, success begins with a passion for hearing restoration and is driven by our global workforce of over a thousand employees. For more than 25 years, AB has removed limitations for those otherwise isolated from the world of sound. Always focused on bringing meaningful change through innovative technology, AB has set the standard for performance, lifestyle support, and access to sound in the field of cochlear implantation. Having implanted over 100,000 ears in over 130 countries and established a track record for developing high-performing, state-of-the-art products, our team of talented scientists, engineers, audiologists and other professionals are driven to succeed, work with integrity, and stay firmly committed to quality. Sonova companies include brands focused on hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless communications, and clinical service. Together, we strive to create a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives a life without limitations.Advanced Bionics is a global leader providing solutions for severe-to-profound hearing loss.