Crystal Elkins joined United IP Counselors, LLC in November 2018 as a Patent Paralegal. She has more than twelve years of experience in patent prosecution, having previously worked as an IP Specialist for several large, well-respected patent firms prior to joining UIPC. Crystal holds a B.A. in Sociology from Bridgewater College, and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from West Virginia University’s Extended Learning Program. She also has a background in Real Estate and Foreclosure matters.
Crystal currently serves as the firm’s Administrator, handling accounting and providing support for all law firm operations.

Naoko Nakamura serves as a paralegal and cultural liaison for United IP Counselors, LLC, and she has worked in the patent industry for many years.
With a bachelor’s degree in English (language and literature) from Sophia University in Tokyo and a fascination with technology, Naoko began her patent-oriented career in the optical technology-related equipment division of a major Japanese corporation. There, she translated patent specifications (including for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical equipment, and broadcasting equipment) as well as contracts, and she coordinated the flow of patent applications through the company.
Since leaving that company, Naoko has continued to translate patents and patent applications for a diverse range of clientele, including in the mechanical arts and other disciplines.
At UIPC, Naoko is often the first point of contact for many of our clients, and she greatly facilitates the Firm’s ability to respond to our clients’ needs at all times.

Todd Guise is a U.S. Patent Agent with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in mathematics and later studied computer science. He prosecuted patent applications in various fields with a concentration in the mechanical arts. Over the past 12 years, Todd has reviewed and filed thousands of patent applications. Todd has lived in Japan and is proficient in Japanese.

Andrew McAleavey is a registered U.S. patent agent with 20 years of experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution handling a wide range of technologies, including mechanical, electrical, medical device, computer science, business method, and chemical subject matter. Andrew takes a "hands-on" approach with patent examiners to move cases through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has a track record of significant results where others have failed to obtain patents.