Apply to the Harrity Academy®: Patent Drafting Course

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Candidates must be eligible to practice before the USPTO to participate.
A Category A Technical Degree is required to sit for the United States Patent Bar. Candidates must be eligible to practice before the USPTO to participate.
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Candidates must be eligible to practice before the USPTO.
Do you currently work at a law firm, specifically doing patent work
The Harrity Academy® an equal opportunity initiative and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.
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Enrolling in the Harrity Academy®

To enroll in the Harrity Academy®, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. You have or are obtaining a technical degree from an accredited college or university in a STEM field, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent discipline.
    • Please note: The materials provided in the Harrity Academy® are specifically tailored to non-life sciences inventions. While participants with life sciences backgrounds are welcome to apply, the techniques and examples described may not be directly applicable to drafting and prosecuting life sciences patent applications.
  2. You are registered to practice before the USPTO (having passed the Patent Bar) or are eligible to sit for the Patent Bar. See requirements HERE.

Harrity Academy® is an equal opportunity initiative and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

Patent Drafting Course Schedule

The Harrity Academy® is a free, self-paced learning platform designed to help practicing and aspiring patent professionals elevate the quality of their patent application drafting and prosecution skills. The Academy offers two comprehensive portals: one focused on patent application drafting and the other on patent prosecution.

Participants can progress through the material at their own pace, gaining practical insights and expertise that support their professional growth. To enhance the learning experience, we provide regular Office Hours throughout the year, where participants can connect with patent experts at Harrity to ask questions and receive guidance on the course materials.

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