Georgia Yanchar is a seasoned corporate and technology attorney with more than two decades of experience guiding global companies through complex commercial, transactional, and intellectual property matters. With a degree in Chemical Engineering and registration as a patent attorney, she combines technical fluency with business acumen to help organizations innovate responsibly and scale strategically. Georgia advises clients in software, artificial intelligence, fintech, and life sciences on technology transactions, product development, licensing, and compliance. Her deep intellectual property background in trademarks, copyrights, and patents strengthens her ability to align innovation strategy with business goals.
When she is not practicing law, Georgia is usually outside in her garden or on a trail. Inside, you will often find her listening to music and cooking for her family and friends. Georgia also enjoys supporting community organizations such as the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio and the Holden Arboretum.
Key Experience
- General Counsel, MRI Software
- Partner & Vice Chair of the IP Practice Group, Calfee, Halter and Griswold
- IP Associate, Goodwin Procter
- IP Associate, Jones Day
Education
- J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law, summa cum laude
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, magna cum laude
Sectors and Services
Credentials
Bar Admissions
New York
Ohio
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Honors & Awards
Chambers USA, Intellectual Property, 2019 – 2020
The Best Lawyers in America©, Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2020
WTR 1000 – Definitive Guide to Trademark Professionals, 2018-2019