A Registered Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 1997, Katja is among the elite few in the North Bay with such depth of experience and knowledge in intellectual property law.  Her expertise extends to trademark, patent, and copyright registration and protection.

Katja focuses on issues facing the wine industry, often writing on trademark and copyright topics, and sharing her views with wine growers and producers, as well as other attorneys, during speaking engagements..

Registered Attorney, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Intellectual Property
Business
Wine Law Practice Group

University of South Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1995
University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts in

   Political Science, 1990

New Technology High School Foundation, Member,
.. Board of Directors

United States Patent and Trademark Office, Registered Attorney
State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Section
Family Winemakers of California
Napa County Women Lawyers Association

Women for Winesense, member

Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association