Harrity & Harrity is excited to launch Patent Pathways, a Diversity & Inclusion Program dedicated to increasing numbers of registered patent attorneys and patent agents within the least-represented demographics and improving awareness of patent career opportunities for engineers in underrepresented demographics. The first iteration of the Patent Pathways program will focus on African-American/Black women and is set to launch in Summer 2022. Future Patent Pathways will focus on other underrepresented demographics.

The Problem:

The estimated number of registered patent practitioners that are racially diverse women is 1,070 out of a total of 48,628 registered patent practitioners.*

The Goal:

Provide participants with an introduction to patent law and a pathway toward a career in patent law. The pathway includes mentorship, tools to assist taking and passing the patent bar, multiple phases of patent preparation and prosecution training, scholarships, internships, and assistance with career development.

Patent Pathways aims to register 20 African-American/Black women with the patent bar in the first year through this free program. Future Patent Pathways will focus on other underrepresented demographics. All patent bar expenses will be paid for each participant.

PATENT PATHWAYS
BEGINS SUMMER 2022!

LAUNCHING IN

Interested in participating in Patent Pathways? We are now accepting applications for the program, which will begin Summer 2022! Please fill out the below form to apply and receive updates regarding the program application process.

Meghan Rooney
Accenture

Viren Soren
Accenture

Prashant Praveen
Accenture

If you would like to receive more information about becoming a partner, contribute to this program, or volunteer your time, please contact Elaine Spector, Partner at Harrity & Harrity, at 703.259.1056 or espector@harrityllp.com. You can also support this program by sharing this information with your professional network.