Elizabeth Yang

Before joining Banner Witcoff, Eliza served as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where she examined applications covering computerized vehicle controls, robotics, wave-based communication, and nuclear systems. During her time at the firm, she has drafted office actions and new patent applications for clients including Capital One and Comcast, and conducted legal research on licensing issues, demonstrating her hands-on experience with complex intellectual property matters. Her meticulous work was recognized by the Office of Patent Quality Assurance (OPQA) for maintaining high examination standards.

Eliza received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law while working full-time as a law clerk and attending classes in the evenings. During law school, she served as a student attorney for the Community Development Clinic, providing free, non-litigation legal services to Baltimore-area nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations. In this role, she advised clients on business formation, tax exemption applications, contract review, and nonprofit governance, helping to support underserved communities.

She was also actively involved in the intellectual property community, serving as treasurer of the Korean American Intellectual Property Bar Association (KAIPBA) and as a member of the Intellectual Property Law Student Association (IPLSA).

Her practice emphasizes helping clients navigate the complexities of the patent system with efficiency and clarity, particularly in highly technical industries such as aerospace, robotics, advanced communications, advertising and financial technology.

Outside of the office, Eliza manages a small portfolio of investment properties, competes in USA Powerlifting (USAPL) events, and enjoys hiking and hosting dinner clubs with friends.