Ola Ayaso

Ola Ayaso

Patent Technical Specialist
With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from MIT and a master's in patent law from the University of Minnesota, Ola Ayaso brings a rare combination of technical depth and legal insight to her work as a patent technical specialist. She partners with attorneys and innovators to help protect emerging technologies, translating complex engineering concepts into strong, strategic patent applications. 

Ola’s day-to-day work includes drafting patent applications, conducting patentability searches, and supporting prosecution efforts. Her background spans advanced research in control and communications — from earning dual graduate degrees at MIT to her undergraduate studies at the American University of Beirut — giving her a firsthand understanding of the innovation lifecycle. 

Driven by precision and curiosity, Ola thrives at the intersection of science and law, helping clients navigate the patent process with clarity and confidence. 

Credentials

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, M.S., Patent Law, 2025
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, 2008
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), M.S., Electrical Engineering, 2001
  • American University of Beirut, Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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