Nathan Phares Harrity Team

Drafting Software Patents Amidst the Heightened Standard: The Alice v. CLS Bank Aftershock

September 28, 2016 – Nathan Phares was part of a panel of speakers that discussed software patents in the aftermath of Alice v. CLS Bank. He provided insights and recommendations regarding post-Alice case law, drafting strategies in view of recent software eligibility decisions, and winning prosecution techniques for software patents.

For over 10 years, The Knowledge Group has produced thousands of best in class educational webcasts for a variety of industries and professions including legal, tax, accounting, finance, human resources, risk/compliance, and many others.

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Harrity Cybersecurity

Harrity Ranked as Top Firm in Cybersecurity by Juristat

September 21, 2016 – Harrity is ranked in the top 3 of firms prosecuting patent applications in the cybersecurity technology area, as ranked by Juristat.

All firms on the list have had at least 100 disposed applications in the relevant art units during the 10-year period between 2006 to 2015 and are ranked by allowance rate.

Click HERE to read the complete article by Juristat.

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Harrity Participates in Annual “2016 Lawyers Have Heart” 10K Race

Harrity Participates in Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10k Race
The Harrity Team participates in an event to raise money for Lawyers Have Heart

Since 2001, Harrity & Harrity, LLP has participated in the 2016 Lawyers Have Heart 10K race to raise money for the American Heart Association.

To learn more about the American Heart Association click HERE.

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Harrity IAM Patent 1000

Harrity Recognized by IAM Patent 1000 2016

Harrity & Harrity, LLP has been recognized by IAM Patent 1000 as one of the world’s leading patent firms in patent prosecution for the second consecutive year.

“Harrity & Harrity is a go-to when it comes to having high-quality patent applications drafted and pending applications prosecuted efficiently. It employs a uniform writing style for applications and responses that is well thought out, and tried and tested at the USPTO – it makes for clearly written, well-organised applications that robustly cover the most important aspects of any invention. It also reduces any rejections that could be attributed to an examiner’s lack of understanding of the invention. The team is very proactive in conducting interviews with examiners, which helps to expedite the allowance of cases. It can quickly and proficiently perform intelligence analyses, which provide real insights into what competitors are doing and how you stack up against them; with this sort of information, you can refine your patenting efforts to best protect your most important technologies.” “One of John Harrity’s strongest attributes is his fast turnaround time on any piece of work – you never have to pester him as to where a matter stands in terms of completion. In fact, he routinely delivers ahead of schedule, while keeping the quality at a very high level. His squad doesn’t have any weak attorneys from a skill set standpoint – they are all easy to deal with and very clear communicators.” “Paul Harrity goes above and beyond of his own volition and is very sharp at tracking examiner behaviour, so he can make informed recommendations about how best to proceed. He is absolutely stringent about quality and is very dedicated.” “We consistently get high praise from our inventor community for what he does,” adds one respondent.

Click HERE to see Harrity & Harrity’s listing on the 2016 IAM Patent 1000 list.

Paul Gurzo, Harrity Team

Paul Gurzo Conducts Webinar: “How to Develop Cost Effective & Winning Prosecution Strategies”

May 13, 2016 – Paul Gurzo, Harrity & Harrity Partner, was part of a panel of speakers that discussed how to develop cost effective and winning preparation and prosecution strategies.

Paul frequently speaks on different areas of patent practice, with a focus on strategically preparing and prosecuting applications, and ways companies can maximize the value of their portfolios.

For over 10 years, The Knowledge Group has produced thousands of best in class educational webcasts for a variety of industries and professions including legal, tax, accounting, finance, human resources, risk/compliance, and many others.

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IPO Education Foundation Girl Scout IP Patch Event

May 7, 2016 – Harrity & Harrity had a wonderful time hosting
a booth at the IPO Education Foundation Girl Scout IP Patch Event at the United States Patent & Trademark Office. The patch curriculum was developed jointly by IPO Education Foundation (IPOEF), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and Girl Scout Counsel of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC). Patches were presented by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and USPTO Deputy Director Michelle Lee at a ceremony at the Langdon Education Campus.

Watch the video below to highlights of this great event!

John Harrity, Harrity Team

John Harrity Receives Client Choice Award

Established in 2005, Client Choice recognizes those law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service. The criteria for this recognition focus on an ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond the other players in the market. Uniquely, law firms and partners can only be nominated by corporate counsel.

The Client Choice website is a fully searchable online resource, listing partners and law firms that have been recognized by their clients for the quality of their service, and includes quotes from satisfied customers in the ‘What clients said’ section. Our extensive research has been specially designed to assist clients in finding the best lawyers for client service worldwide, and to facilitate referrals between client service-focused law firms.

To learn more about Client Choice, visit www.clientchoice.com/

Kris Rhu Joins Harrity as an Associate

January 4, 2016 – Kris Rhu joins Harrity & Harrity as an associate.

pic_krisPrior to joining Harrity & Harrity, LLP, Kris was a Primary Patent Examiner at the USPTO, where he examined patent applications directed to electrical and computer technologies, including input/output interfaces and devices, computer memory, computer networking, processors, and software development. Kris also worked at the Patent and Trial Appeals Board helping Administrative Patent Judges write opinions for Ex Parte Appeals. While working full-time at the USPTO, Kris attended The George Washington University National Law Center.

Click HERE to learn more about Kris Rhu and the rest of our team.

Paul Gurzo, Harrity Team

Paul Gurzo Becomes a Partner of the Firm

January 1, 2016 – Paul Gurzo becomes a partner at the firm. For more than 14 years, Paul Gurzo’s work has been successful in client counseling, and preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Paul’s career has encompassed domestic and foreign patent applications at all stages of prosecution. Paul focuses his practice on electrical and electromechanical technologies, including telecommunications, computer hardware and software, computer networking, optical systems, internet-related systems, and business methods.

Paul has extensive experience preparing all types of opinions involving diverse technologies as well as performing portfolio analysis and counseling clients with respect to building their portfolios.

In practice, clients look to Paul because he is knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive to their needs. He uses strategic thinking when looking forward to future challenges coming their way. Paul is a great asset to the Harrity and Harrity team and finds fulfillment in helping the firm grow.

Click HERE To learn more about Paul Gurzo and his practice.