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Maine Cernota & Curran Staff

Karen A. Labrie

Karen is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 20 years of accounting experience, and has served the firm since it’s beginning in 1993.  She functions as chief financial officer and advisor to the management team, handles all of the firm’s financial accounts and banking, and provides essential support with our financial accounts for larger clients and foreign agents.

She can be contacted at 603-886-6100 x7008.

Michelle P. Wyman

Michelle found us in June of 2011.  She provides vital back office support to the firm as Executive Assistant, working closely with Karen Labrie, our Chief Financial Officer and Attorney Cernota with a myriad of administrative matters.  She manages our monthly billing, payroll, and collections activities, and processes and pays vendor invoices.  Michelle also provides primary support in the area of marketing and client development.  She maintains our database of friends and prospects of the firm and helps create and distribute promotional materials about the firm and information that teaches the process of patents & trademarks, and publishes our newsletter as well.  In addition, she provides back up for the front desk and on the phones and assists with special projects when needed.

She can be contacted at 603-886-6100 x7004.

Sharon L. Belliveau

Sharon started here in May of 2012 in the dual role of Paralegal Assistant and Receptionist.  Through hard work and the diligent application of skill and experience acquired earlier in her career, she quickly proved her value in our fast-paced team environment.  She heads up the paralegal mission for us, providing both direct support to the professionals, and continued cross training of our paralegal staff.  She and her team of Madelyn and Trevor are responsible for all of the preparation and filing of patent and trademark applications and the myriad of procedural details that accompany the prosecution process.  She also participates in the firm-wide continuous training and interacts with our patent professionals, foreign associates, and with our clients where appropriate.

She can be contacted at 603-886-6100 x7010.

Madelyn P. Barr

Madelyn joined our team early in 2022 as the firm’s Paralegal Assistant. She has quickly proven herself to be a valuable addition to the firm directly supporting our professionals and paralegal team. She also participates in the firm-wide continuous training and interacts with our patent professionals, foreign associates, and with our clients where appropriate.

She can be contacted at 603-886-6100 x7005.

Trevor R. Bissonnette

Trevor is the firm’s Office/Paralegal Assistant.  In addition to his regular administrative and receptionist duties, he also supports our paralegal team, all marketing efforts, manages our social media presence and provides direct support to our Of Counsel, Dan Long, for special programs. He brings with him a fine blend of talent, experience and skills that enriches the character of our staff and contributes to both our legal and business missions.

He can be contacted at 603-886-6100 x7011.

U.S. and Global IP Protection:

 If you are seeking a reliable U.S. patent law firm that is accessible, effective and efficient, please give us the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Since 1993, we have provided U.S. intellectual property law services for clients throughout the U.S. and abroad, including patent and trademark prosecution and licensing, and IP portfolio management.

At Maine Cernota & Rardin, we have a New England Attitude about cost, quality, client relationships, and great service. Call us at (603) 886-6100.