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.
The Harrity Academy® focuses on expanding opportunities in the field of patent law for practicing and aspiring patent professionals.
To enroll in the Harrity Academy®, you must meet the following requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
- You reside in and are authorized to work in the United States.
The 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.
The Harrity Academy® provides practicing and aspiring patent professionals with access to tools, resources, and training designed to help them thrive in the patent field. By offering a flexible, self-paced learning environment and expert-led Office Hours, the program equips participants with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in efficiently drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications.
The Academy also reflects Harrity & Harrity’s broader commitment to expanding opportunities in the patent profession.
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The Harrity Academy® is a virtual, self-paced course which can be completed at the participant’s convenience. Office hours are held virtually to assist with each individual’s learning.
Our Harrity Academy® Patent Drafting Course is now available! Fill out the application to receive online access.
Please check back soon for updates on our Prosecution Course launch date. Join the waitlist to be notified once the program is available.
We’re looking for patent professionals to mentor our Harrity Academy® participants! Sessions are conducted at the mentor’s availability as optional Office Hours. Learn more below!