JoAnna Emery

JoAnna Emery, CLAS, F.Inst.Pa, is Project Manager, Intellectual Property at atai Life Sciences.
Previously, JoAnna was Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal for Cambridge Mechatronics Limited
where she was responsible for aiding in the management and growth of the patent portfolio.
Prior to that she was the Head of and Director for Pure Ideas Limited where she managed the
strategy, P&L, KPIs and intellectual property operations of the firm.

JoAnna has over 27 years experience in intellectual property in both the US and England. She holds an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Rivier College.

Training format

Topic

  • Next: 3 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2 Oct 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12 Feb 2026 Live online

Best Practices for Assignment of IP Rights: UK, Europe and US

New for 2025

Live online

An in-depth overview of how to execute assignments to make sure that ownership is clear, enforceable, and compliant with legal requirements

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
  • Next: 4 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3 Nov 2025 Live online

Maximising Value and Successfully Protecting Your Trade Mark

New for 2025

Live online

Understand the critical role trade marks play in a successful brand strategy and learn how to effectively safeguard them.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
  • Next: 7 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 22 Nov 2025 Live online

Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO

New for 2025

Live online

An in-depth look at the key steps in UKIPO trade mark registration, from initial application through to post-grant challenges.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
  • Next: 8-9 Sep 2025 Classroom

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

Updated for 2025

Classroom

This annual update, specifically designed for senior trade mark and design administrators, includes the latest updates from WIPO with discussion on the Madrid and Hague systems and a review of the differences between US, EU and UK practice and what to do about them.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
  • Next: 24-25 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 13 Oct 2025 Live online

The Patent Administrator

Live online

This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator, including filing requirements in key jurisdictions

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery