Harrity Patent Analytics Unveils 2026 Top Patent Firms Ranking

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Harrity Patent Analytics Unveils 2026 Top Patent Firms Ranking
Discover the Leading Law Firms by Rank of Patents Obtained in 2025

WASHINGTON (February 3, 2026) Harrity Patent Analytics has published the 2026 Top Patent Firms list, recognizing the leading law firms securing U.S. utility patents in 2025. The annual ranking provides a transparent view of patent prosecution performance and underscores year-over-year growth trends that reflect broader shifts in the industry.

The top 10 firms on the 2026 list are:

  1. Fish & Richardson P.C. – 5,242 patents (‑3% YoY)
  2. Sughrue Mion, PLC – 4,957 patents (+11% YoY)
  3. Foley & Lardner LLP – 4,310 patents (+3% YoY)
  4. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP – 3,423 patents (+2% YoY)
  5. Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. – 3,317 patents (‑3% YoY)
  6. Cantor Colburn LLP – 3,284 patents (+8% YoY)
  7. Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP – 3,269 patents (+6% YoY)
  8. Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP – 3,237 patents (+17% YoY)
  9. Harness IP – 3,188 patents (‑7% YoY)
  10. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP – 3,104 patents (+61% YoY)

These rankings reflect the firms that secured the highest numbers of U.S. utility patents in 2025, with several firms demonstrating robust growth compared to the prior year. Notably, Womble Bond Dickinson surged into the Top 10 with a 61% increase, marking the most significant year-over-year growth among the leading firms, followed by a 47% increase for Troutman Pepper (Ranked 51). While Fish & Richardson retained the #1 spot, its volume slightly declined by 3% compared to last year.

Rocky Berndsen, Head of Harrity Analytics, commented:

“The 2026 Top Patent Firms list offers a clear snapshot of who is driving patent prosecution volume in the United States. While total patent counts remain a core metric, the year‑over‑year trends also highlight firms that are rapidly expanding their patent practices. This benchmarking data empowers corporate IP leaders, law firms, and innovators to make informed strategic decisions in an increasingly competitive intellectual property landscape.”

The complete 2026 Top Patent Firms report is now available for download at https://harrityllp.com/services/patent-analytics/top-patent-firms/. The report includes detailed key statistics such as Office Actions and RCEs per patent, allowance rates, pendency, quality scores, and EOT percentages. It also offers robust benchmarking tools to help firms compare their performance against industry leaders, along with insights into year-over-year patent trends to identify which firms are growing or declining in volume.

About Harrity Patent Analytics
Harrity Patent Analytics, a division of Harrity & Harrity, LLP, specializes in advanced patent data analysis to help clients make informed strategic decisions. Our tools are built to support the IP strategies of Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and universities with actionable insights into patent portfolios and filing trends. Learn more at harrityllp.com/services/patent-analytics.

Harrity Patent Analytics Releases the 2026 Patent 300® Report

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Harrity Patent Analytics Releases the 2026 Patent 300® Report
Top 300 Patent Innovators Ranked by U.S. Utility Patents Granted in 2025

WASHINGTON (January 26, 2026) – Harrity Patent Analytics is proud to announce the release of the 2026 Patent 300® Report. This annual report ranks the top 300 companies, organizations, and universities based on the total number of U.S. utility patents issued in the previous year.

The 2026 Patent 300® reveals notable shifts in innovation leadership across industries, with significant gains in patent filings by major players in the semiconductor, electronics, and automotive sectors. The list represents over 54% of the more than 330,000 patents issued in 2025.

Top 10 Organizations from the 2026 Patent 300® Report:

  1. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. – 7,519 patents (+12% YoY)
  2. Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. – 4,232 patents (+6% YoY)
  3. Qualcomm – 3,856 patents (+10% YoY)
  4. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. – 3,480 patents (+6% YoY)
  5. Canon K.K. – 2,987 patents (+13% YoY)
  6. Samsung Display Co., Ltd. – 2,924 patents (+11% YoY)
  7. Toyota Jidosha K.K. – 2,907 patents (+19% YoY)
  8. Apple Inc. – 2,856 patents (-8% YoY)
  9. IBM – 2,467 patents (-11% YoY)
  10. Dell Technologies – 2,445 patents (+38% YoY)

“The Patent 300® continues to provide a clear window into the world’s innovation leaders,” said Rocky Berndsen, Head of Patent Analytics at Harrity & Harrity. “This year’s data shows impressive growth in semiconductor and display technologies, alongside a strong resurgence in patenting activity at companies like Dell and Toyota.”

In addition to the full report, Harrity offers access to the Patent 300® Dashboard, the IP industry’s leading analytics platform for patent insights and competitive intelligence. The dashboard includes hundreds of companies and delivers detailed prosecution metrics, portfolio analytics, technology area segmentation, and budget modeling.

From technology giants to pioneering startups and leading research institutions, the 2026 Patent 300® Report is the industry benchmark for assessing innovation through patent activity.

To explore the full rankings and access the Patent 300® Dashboard, visit: www.harrityllp.com/patent300

About Harrity Patent Analytics
Harrity Patent Analytics, a division of Harrity & Harrity, LLP, specializes in advanced patent data analysis to help clients make informed strategic decisions. Our tools are built to support the IP strategies of Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and universities with actionable insights into patent portfolios and filing trends. Learn more at harrityllp.com/services/patent-analytics.

How Banks Are Patenting the Future: Insights from Harrity Analytics’ Rocky Berndsen

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How Capital One and Other Banks Are Patenting the Future — Insights from Harrity Analytics’ Rocky Berndsen

Banks are no longer just financial institutions — they’re technology innovators. And the data proves it.

In a recent interview with Bank Automation News, Rocky Berndsen, Head of Harrity Analytics, offered insights into how major banks are rapidly expanding their technology patent portfolios, rivaling traditional tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Investments in technology in the past decade have “made banks key players in the technology ecosystem,” Berndsen told BAN. These portfolios reflect strengths in cybersecurity, authentication, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions — a shift that is reshaping how we view financial institutions.

According to Harrity Analytics’ 2025 AI Patent 100 List, several banks have earned top spots for AI-related patent filings in 2024. Capital One, the highest-ranking bank on the list, was sixth overall, with a 14% year-over-year increase in AI patents — more than 470 in a single year.

Berndsen points to Capital One’s unique positioning as a tech-first organization as an indicator of the ranking: “Capital One, in particular, has publicly embraced its tech-first identity — operating its own cloud infrastructure, building proprietary machine learning platforms and maintaining active engineering teams focused on areas like cybersecurity, data analytics and customer experience innovation.”

Read the full article on Bank Automation News to explore how banks are building innovation infrastructures.

Discover how Harrity Analytics is helping clients uncover insights hidden within patent data, explore our Patent Analytics Services.

Autonomous Vehicles: Driving Innovation

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By Ayana Marshall, PhD

Autonomous Vehicles: Driving Innovation 

Autonomous vehicles (AVs), commonly referred to as self-driving cars, use a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate their surroundings and make driving decisions without human intervention. 

Patent Age Distribution: Insights into Innovation Maturity 

The age distribution of patents in the autonomous vehicle sector provides valuable insights into the maturity of innovation within this industry. A histogram of patent data reveals that the majority of patents are concentrated in younger age brackets. The largest group of patents falls within the 2–4-year range, followed by those aged 4–6 years, with portfolio sizes steadily decreasing as patents age.  

Forward and Backward Citations: Innovation Interplay 

An analysis of patent citation dynamics further illustrates the competitive landscape of the autonomous vehicle industry. Forward citations, which indicate how often a patent is referenced by later inventions, and backward citations, reflecting references to prior patents, provide a comprehensive view of companies’ innovative strategies. Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc. lead in forward citations while Iflight Technology Co. Ltd. has the highest average backward citations. This balance between advancing future technologies and leveraging prior knowledge demonstrates the interplay of innovation within the sector. 

Insights from Patent Activity 

The data on autonomous vehicle patents highlights a technology field where companies are both influencing future developments and building on prior achievements through the interplay of forward and backward citations. Together, these insights paint a picture of the autonomous vehicle industry, showcasing the ongoing advancements in this field. 

Data Source 

The data is sourced from the Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ Report on Autonomous Vehicles.  For more information about the Patent Pulse™ Report visit our website HERE, download a complimentary Patent Pulse Report HERE, or contact Harrity Analytics HERE. 

 

Driving the Future: Exploring Patenting in Autonomous Vehicle Technology

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By Ayana Marshall, PhD

Autonomous vehicles (AVs), or self-driving cars, rely on sensors, cameras, radar, and artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate and operate without human input. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines six levels of automation, ranging from Level 0 (no automation) to Level 5 (full automation in all conditions). As this technology evolves, what role do patents play in shaping its future?  

Patent Leaders in Autonomous Vehicle Technology 

The chart highlights the top companies driving innovation in autonomous vehicle technology based on their total patents and pending applications. Toyota Motor Corporation leads followed by Alphabet Inc., through its subsidiary Waymo, also demonstrates a strong presence, closely followed by General Motors and other major players such as Robert Bosch GmbH, Ford Motor Company, and Amazon.com, Inc. Notably, the variety of companies—ranging from traditional automakers like Hyundai and Nissan to prominent technology companies like Intel and Amazon—illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of autonomous vehicle development.  

Trends in Patent Age and Activity Over Time 

Continuing from the previous discussion on patent activities, the bar chart reflects the trend of patent ages in the autonomous vehicles sector from 2014 to 2023. It shows two sets of data: the number of total patents and total pending patent applications per year. The chart indicates a growing stack of pending applications atop the existing patents over the years. The average age of these patents is noted as 4.8 years.  

Insights from Patent Activity 

The data on autonomous vehicle technology patents reveals a dynamic and competitive landscape, showcasing an active environment of innovation. Leading companies have built substantial patent portfolios, reflecting their commitment to advancing the field. Additionally, the interplay of forward and backward citations highlights the sector’s balance between influencing future developments and building on prior innovations. Together, these insights offer a detailed view of the evolving autonomous vehicle industry. 

The data is sourced from the Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ Report on Autonomous Vehicles.  For more information about the Patent Pulse™ Report visit our website HERE, download a complimentary Patent Pulse Report HERE, or contact Harrity Analytics HERE. 

 

Navigating the Future of Sustainable Transport: Patent Trends in Electric Vehicles and Electrified Roadways

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By Ayana Marshall, PhD

Electric vehicles (EVs) and electrified roadways represent two major technological advances in sustainable transportation, each with distinct developments. Electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of efforts to reduce emissions, and many countries are adopting EV technologies. This transition has seen continuous growth in innovation, with countries across Europe and the U.S. investing in charging infrastructure and battery technologies to support the increasing number of EVs on the road. 

Electrified roadways are an emerging technology designed to support electric vehicles by providing a dynamic charging solution as the vehicles move. Sweden is currently leading this effort, constructing the world’s first permanent electrified road on a section of one the highways, expected to be operational by 2025. This road, among several being tested in Europe, will allow vehicles to charge while driving using one of several technologies, including inductive or conductive systems embedded in the road. Electrified roadways could reduce dependency on large vehicle batteries and further accelerate the transition to electric transport by alleviating range anxiety and reducing the demand for stationary charging. 

Patent Trends in Electric Vehicles and Electrified Roadways: A Comparative Analysis 

While both electric vehicles (EVs) and electrified roadways represent key innovations in sustainable transportation, their development trajectories, as seen through patent publications, reveal notable differences. Patent publication trends for Electric Vehicles and Electrified Roadways reveal distinct patterns over the past decade. From 2014 to 2022, electric vehicle-related publications steadily increased but show a -3.1% decline in three-year growth, suggesting a recent slowdown.  

In contrast, Electrified Roadways has seen a more variable trend, with notable peaks around 2018-2019 and 2023, and a significant 35.6% growth over the last three years. This comparison highlights differing trajectories in patent activity, with electrified roadways showing a marked increase in recent innovations compared to the decreasing trend in electric vehicles. 

Top Companies Driving Electrified Roadway Innovation: A Patent Overview 

These trends reflect the growing interest in exploring diverse solutions to increase the sustainability features of the transportation sector, and Electrified Roadways have garnered attention from a range of innovators. The patent landscape in this field includes key players such as Beijing Boyang Dingrong Pv Technology Co., Ltd., Zhong Hui Powerise Wireless Power Technology Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company, with Toyota standing out due to a number of pending applications. Other major contributors include General Motors and Siemens AG. Academic institutions like South China University of Technology and Nanjing University of Technology are also prominent, along with Hevo Incorporated, which is involved in wireless power transfer solutions. Capactech Limited and other organizations complete this landscape of patent holders in the electrified roadway sector. 

Building on the Past: Key Innovators through the Lens of Backward Citations 

Following the analysis of top companies driving innovation in Electrified Roadways, the data on backward citations further highlights key players in the electric vehicle and roadway sectors. The chart lists the top assignees that appear most frequently in backward citations. Toyota Motor Corporation leads with 20 citations, followed by Ford Motor Company with 14, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. with 13. Other notable companies include General Motors, WiTricity Corporation, and State Grid Corporation of China, each contributing to significant technological influence through frequent citations. Additional companies such as Hitachi, Ltd., Siemens AG, and Cisco Systems, Inc. are also present, showcasing a wide array of global leaders impacting the development of electric vehicle and roadway technology through their foundational innovations. 

Summarizing the Electric Vehicles and Electrified Roadways Landscape 

The patent trends for Electric Vehicles and Electrified Roadways reveal a landscape focused on transforming the future of transportation. While electric vehicle innovation shows a recent slowdown, electrified roadways are seeing a surge in new developments. Leading companies such as Beijing Boyang Dingrong Pv Technology Co., Ltd., Zhong Hui Powerise Wireless Power Technology Ltd., Toyota, Ford, and Siemens are driving this innovation, and the backward citation data underscores their technological influence, along with other major players like Honda and WiTricity. Together, these trends and key contributors highlight a path towards creating a more efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure via dynamic charging solutions. 

The data is sourced from the Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ Reports on Electric Vehicles and Electrified Roads.  For more information about the Patent Pulse™ Report visit our website HERE, download a complimentary Patent Pulse Report HERE, or contact Harrity Analytics HERE. 

Resources: 

https://thenextweb.com/news/sweden-worlds-first-permanent-e-road-for-ev-charging-while-driving 

https://www.electrive.com/2023/05/09/sweden-pioneers-permanent-electrified-road-to-charge-evs-on-the-move/ 

https://www.popsci.com/technology/sweden-electric-highway/ 

https://mobilityportal.eu/5-european-countries-projects-electrified-roads/ 

https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2024/Q2/building-the-first-highway-segment-in-the-u-s-that-can-charge-electric-vehicles-big-and-small-as-they-drive/ 

https://www.archpaper.com/2024/04/electric-charging-roads-next-new-thing/ 

 

Gate Keepers vs. the Hindered: 102 Blocking in Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Telecommunications

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By Ayana Marshall, PhD 

In the rapidly evolving sector of wireless telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving major innovations, from network optimization to intelligent data processing. As companies race to secure patents that protect their innovations, 102 blocking patents play a critical role in shaping the competitive landscape. These patents—granted to earlier innovations—can prevent new applications from being approved. The Patent Pulse™ report delves into this landscape, highlighting the major players that hold blocking patents and those that frequently encounter barriers.  

 

Gate Keepers: Controlling the Flow of AI Patents in Wireless Telecommunications 

In the AI-driven wireless telecommunications industry, certain companies stand out as “gatekeepers”. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. leads this category, with 144 blocking patents. LG Electronics Inc. and Alphabet Inc. follow with 62 and 12 blocking patents, respectively, while companies like Microsoft and Intel also hold portfolios that play a role in defining the boundaries for future innovations.  

The Hindered: Companies Facing Patent Roadblocks 

On the other side of the equation are the companies whose patent applications are frequently hindered by blocking patents. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a top gatekeeper, faces obstacles in 28 instances. Other notable companies on the hindered list include Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, LG Electronics Inc., and Nokia Corporation.  

The Strategic Importance of AI Patents in Wireless Telecommunications 

The AI patent landscape in wireless telecommunications includes companies that own patents that protect early innovations. For companies on the hindered side, understanding the patent ecosystem and finding ways to innovate around existing claims are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. 

The Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ report provides critical insights into this dynamic, helping companies understand where they stand in the race for AI-driven innovation in wireless telecommunications. The data is sourced from the Patent Pulse™ Report on Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Telecommunications.  For more information about the Patent Pulse™ Report visit our website HERE, download a complimentary Patent Pulse Report HERE, or contact Harrity Analytics HERE. 

Neuromorphic Revolution: Patents Fueling the Future of Brain-Inspired Computing

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Neuromorphic Revolution: Patents Fueling the Future of Brain-Inspired Computing
By Ayana Marshall, PhD 

Neuromorphic chips and neuromorphic computing are innovative technologies that are promising to revolutionize the way information is processed. Inspired by the architecture and functioning of the human brain, the chips are designed to mimic neural networks, enabling faster, more efficient, and adaptive computing (Mead, 1990; Indiveri & Liu, 2015). The current landscape of neuromorphic chip development is explored through an analysis of patents and pending application data. 

The key players driving innovation in this field are included on the chart. 

  • International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. have the most patents and pending applications, which are followed by Intel Corporation.
  • The data also underscores the contributions of South Korean companies and institutions, such as SK Hynix Inc. and Seoul National University. 
  • American corporations in this space include General Motors Company, Microchip Technology Inc., and Qualcomm, Inc. 
  • Applied Brain Research Inc., a Canadian company, is also represented.
  • European and Chinese institutions highlight the diverse range of international players working in the neuromorphic technology space. For example, the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA) from France, and Tsinghua University and Peking University from China. 
  • This distribution of patents and pending applications underscores the strategic importance of neuromorphic technology in companies across different regions. 

 

Neuromorphic Chips: A Snapshot of Key Developments 

  1. Intel’s Loihi 2 Chip: Intel launched the Loihi 2 chip a few years ago, enhancing neuromorphic computing with better performance and scalability, alongside the new Lava software framework for AI applications (Intel Newsroom). More recently, Intel unveiled the largest-ever neuromorphic computer, Hala Point, which is powered by over one thousand Loihi 2 processors. Hala Point is designed to mimic the human brain by processing data through spiking neural networks while achieving massive energy efficiency and computational capacity for AI tasks (Hala Point). 
  1. IBM’s Brain-Inspired Research: IBM is advancing brain-inspired computing, integrating neuromorphic chips into AI and cognitive systems, aiming to revolutionize industries like healthcare and finance (IBM Research Blog).

 

The chart provides a comparative analysis of key players in the neuromorphic chip industry, focusing on the Technological Diversity and Influence (measured by forward citations per patent) metrics.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM): Leads in Tech Diversity with a score of 61.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.: Ranks in both Tech Diversity and Influence.
Tsinghua University: Has the highest average forward citations per patent (4.9).
General Motors Company: Notable for a high Influence score (3.6). 

Summarizing the Neuromorphic Chip Landscape 

The data analysis presented throughout this discussion has provided a view of the current landscape in neuromorphic chip innovation. IBM and Samsung Electronics stand out for the volume of their patent portfolios and broad technological diversity. The comparative analysis also highlighted the influence of Tsinghua University through its highly cited patents. Companies such as General Motors and Intel show a balance between technological diversity and influence. Overall, the analysis highlights both patent volume and technological diversity in neuromorphic chip innovation, with key players contributing through either technological breadth or influential patents. 

The data is sourced from the Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ Report on Neuromorphic Chips.  For more information about the Patent Pulse™ Report visit our website HERE, download a complimentary Patent Pulse Report HERE, or contact Harrity Analytics HERE. 

 

Seeing Double: How Digital Twins Are Driving a New Era of Innovation

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Seeing Double: How Digital Twins Are Driving a New Era of Innovation
By Ayana Marshall, PhD

As technology continues to advance, digital twins have emerged as a concept that connects the physical and digital realms in innovative ways. These advanced virtual counterparts of physical assets, systems, or processes are transforming how industries approach simulation, optimization, and innovation. Beyond their practical applications, digital twins are becoming central to the growing focus on intellectual property (IP) rights, as companies increasingly file patents to protect their developments. The intersection of digital twins and IP will be explored, examining patent filings and pending applications to shed light on how this technology is influencing the landscape of innovation. 

To understand the growing impact of digital twins, it’s important to examine the key players driving innovation in this field. The figure above highlights companies with the highest number of patents and pending applications related to digital twin technologies, including industry leaders such as IBM, Philips, and Dassault. 

  • IBM (International Business Machines Corp.) holds the highest number of patents and pending applications related to digital twin technologies, as indicated by the chart. 
  • Koninklijke Philips N.V. is another leading company in this area. 
  • Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault S.A. ranks among the top 3. 
  • Emerson Electric Co. has a notable number of patents and pending applications in this field, as shown in the chart. 
  • Amazon.com, Inc. and Honeywell International Inc. are also prominent in the digital twin landscape, with significant patent and application activity. 
  • Other companies rounding out the top 10 in patents and pending application counts include SAP SE, Autodesk, Inc., Rockwell Automation, and Hexagon AB. 
  • The chart further highlights companies such as Schneider Electric SA, ANSYS, Inc., Posco, Siemens AG, and GE Aerospace with notable patent and application counts. 
  • Institutions like Beihang University and Strong Force Intellectual Capital, LLC also appear in the chart, indicating their involvement in digital twin technologies. 

Building on the insights into the leading companies driving innovation in digital twin technologies, it’s essential to also consider the broader trends in this field. The chart above highlights a significant 85.1% growth in publications over the past three years, underscoring the accelerating interest and activity in digital twin technologies. 

  • The publication trend was relatively flat from 2014 to 2020. 
  • There has been an 85.1% growth in publications related to digital twin technologies over the past three years. 
  • The most significant spike in publication activity occurred from 2021 onwards, as illustrated by the steep upward curve. 

The surge in publication activity in recent years, marked by an 85.1% growth, signals the expanding interest and investment in digital twin technologies. This trend is further supported by the competitive landscape shown in the accompanying chart, where leading companies such as IBM, Philips, and Dassault are not only securing patents but also actively filing pending applications in this field. 

The data is sourced from the Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ Report on Digital Twins.  For more information about the Patent Pulse™ Report visit our website HERE, download a complimentary Patent Pulse Report HERE, or contact Harrity Analytics HERE. 

Harrity Named Juristat Top Patent Firm for 4th Year

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Harrity & Harrity has been named a Top Patent Firm by Juristat for a fourth consecutive year.

The list, backed by a database of more than 10 million pending, abandoned, and granted patent applications, objectively analyzes the performance of every law firm practicing within the USPTO to establish the rankings.

Juristat’s rankings consider both volume and performance in that specific technology center, with rankings based on how well a firm performed in three key metrics over a 12-month period. These metrics are:

  • Number of applications filed
  • Allowance rate
  • Average number of office actions before allowance

Harrity came in at #1 for Technology Center 2400 (Computer Networks, Multiplex, Cable and Cryptography/Security) and Technology Center 2600 (Communications).

See the full list by Juristat HERE.

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Harrity Named Juristat Top Patent Firm for Third Year

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Harrity & Harrity has been named a Top Patent Firm by Juristat for a third consecutive year. Harrity is one of 66 firms to top the list consecutively.

The list, backed by a database of more than 10 million pending, abandoned, and granted patent applications, objectively analyzes the performance of every law firm practicing within the USPTO to establish the rankings.

Harrity came in at for Technology Center 2400, #9 in Technology Center 2600, and #13 in Technology Center 3600.

To learn more about our patent services, visit harrityllp.com.

Harrity Analytics Provides Patent Data on Medical Diagnostics for IAM

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Harrity Analytics provides patent data relating to medical diagnostics for IAM to gain an understanding of how Mayo vs Prometheus has impacted applications and grants.

“Analysis of patent data hints that the Supreme Court’s Mayo decision may not have had a big impact on medical diagnostics patenting rates, but change in filing behaviours could be delayed…”

Read the full article by Bridget Diakun here. 

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IAM Covers the 2020 Top Patent Firms List by Harrity Analytics

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(January 22, 2021) IAM Media highlights the top patent prosecution firms in the U.S. in the last year using data from the 2020 Top Patent Firms List. The list, produced by the Harrity Patent Analytics Team, ranks firms based on the total number of US utility patents that issued in 2020 where the patent firms were listed on the front of the utility patents. The rankings include both law firms and in-house filing operations.

The article, by Bridget Diakun, covers annual data on the most active US patent prosecution firms and reveals which secured the most grants for clients, as well the year’s biggest movers. Read the full article here. 

 

About Harrity Patent Analytics

Harrity Patent Analytics, an analytical team within the boutique IP law firm of Harrity & Harrity, LLP, uses cutting-edge capabilities to analyze patent data and extract insights for clients to use when making strategic decisions regarding patent portfolios. Patent 300® companies rely on Harrity Patent Analytics services to understand their patent portfolios, the patent portfolios of their competitors, and patent office trends around the world. For more information, visit harrityllp.com/services/patent-analytics/.

Law360: This Firm Secured The Most Utility Patents Again In 2020

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Law360 (January 15, 2021, 11:34 PM EST) — One law firm has scored over 350 more utility patents in 2020 than the next closest firm, marking the sixth consecutive year it has landed the No. 1 spot in the latest ranking of law firms…

“You can see which patent firms are making big moves up and down in our field,” Harrity’s head of patent analytics, Rocky Berndsen, said in a statement. “The impact of a firm merger or one or more partners leaving a firm can be seen in the data. Law firms and companies are using the prosecution data from last year’s patents to make strategic decisions in their practice.”

Read the full article on the Top Patent Firms of 2020, by Dave Simpson, on Law360.

The 2020 Top Patent Firms List, produced by the Harrity Patent Analytics Team, ranks firms based on the total number of US utility patents that issued in 2020 where the patent firms were listed on the front of the utility patents. The rankings include both law firms and in-house filing operations.

 

About Harrity Patent Analytics

Harrity Patent Analytics, an analytical team within the boutique IP law firm of Harrity & Harrity, LLP, uses cutting-edge capabilities to analyze patent data and extract insights for clients to use when making strategic decisions regarding patent portfolios. Patent 300® companies rely on Harrity Patent Analytics services to understand their patent portfolios, the patent portfolios of their competitors, and patent office trends around the world. For more information, visit harrityllp.com/services/patent-analytics/.

Harrity’s Rocky Berndsen Recognized in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists Annual Listing

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Harrity’s Rocky Berndsen has been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, an annual listing of individuals who lead the way in the development and implementation of world-class programs that maximize the value of intellectual property portfolios.

According to IAM Media, the strategists identified in this guide do not see issues from just one perspective; instead, they see value creation in the round. It is this 360-degree perspective, combined with a demonstrable ability to deliver, which makes them stand out from the crowd.

Rocky’s innovation and leadership in the area of patent analytics and IP business strategy development contributed to his nomination on this global listing of the IP elite. Congratulations, Rocky!

About the IAM Strategy 300 Nominations

(Source: IAM Media)

These world-class IP strategists are primarily identified through confidential nominations made online. However, the extensive research process also involves face-to-face and telephone interviews, as well as email exchanges, with senior members of the global IP community.

No individual can qualify for a listing in the IAM Strategy 300 unless he or she is nominated by at least three people from outside of his or her own organization. But even this does not guarantee inclusion; instead, only those individuals who further research shows to have exceptional skill sets, as well as profound insights into the development, creation and management of IP value, are featured in the IAM Strategy 300.

For this latest edition of the guide, IAM started the research process from scratch; so even those who had previously been listed had to meet the same selection criteria as those who are new to the guide this year. Once a person received the minimum three recommendations from outside his or her own organization, IAM undertook their own independent research to assess these claims.

Most nominees did not make it through the vetting process; those who did are listed in the following pages. The selection procedure is always strictly applied because our overarching aim is to ensure that only those individuals who possess exceptional skill sets – as well as profound insights into the development, creation and management of IP value – are featured in the IAM Strategy 300.

“We cannot promise that every IP strategist who deserves to be described as world class has made it into this publication. But we are certain that everyone who is listed deserves to be.”

About Harrity & Harrity, LLP

Harrity & Harrity is a leading patent preparation and prosecution firm specializing in the electrical and mechanical technology areas, and is considered a Go-To Firm for the Patent 300™.  Their clients trust in their high-quality work, experienced people, industry leading innovation, and outstanding service.

 

Harrity Ranks as a World Leading Patent Professional on IAM Patent 1000 List

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Harrity & Harrity, LLP has been named a “Highly Recommended” firm in the field patent prosecution, according to the newly released 2020 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

The online publication of the IAM Patent 1000 stated the following in regard to Harrity’s accomplishments in the patent space:

“It is simply amazing what Harrity & Harrity has been able to achieve in the patent space by applying a carefully thought-out lean manufacturing style system to file vast numbers of patents while maintaining quality of the highest order. Clever use of automation and a uniform writing style play into its efficiency, while a rigorous second-attorney review system helps to set the quality bar high.”

The compact boutique has worked other magic, too: its dedicated patent analytics group, headed by Rocky Berndsen, has been delving into all sorts of statistics to bring a unique level of industry insight to clients.

None of this has gone unnoticed by competitors: “It is growing faster than any similarly sized peer and runs an impressive recruiting programme that precisely identifies people who will thrive in its system. The efficiency tools it has invested in are also excellent. Harrity & Harrity just gets prosecution and patents.”

From a client perspective, its “reasonable pricing and outstanding customer service” are major plus points, as is its nimbleness: “When an emergency project needs to be completed quickly and done right, it is the only firm to turn to.”

Another feather in the outfit’s cap is its admirable proactivity with respect to diversity in the IP profession. In 2019 it launched the Harrity Minority Firm Incubator, which trains attorneys from minority backgrounds in prep and pros and law firm management; at the end of the four-year programme, those schooled under it will establish their own patent boutiques. The genius architects of all this success are John Harrity, Paul Harrity and Paul Gurzo.”

 

About the IAM Patent 1000
(source: IAM Media)

The IAM Patent 1000 is commonly regarded as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the US. As with previous editions, to arrive at the 2020 rankings, IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all taken into account, as well as positive peer and client feedback.

Over five months, IAM conducted in the region of 1,800 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. Individuals qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate. In those markets in which practitioners have narrowed the focus of their work, we have presented tables highlighting the leaders in the respective areas of prosecution, transactions and litigation. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000.

We have also identified the leading firms in the market – similarly listing them, where appropriate, in prosecution, transactions and litigation tables – as it is clear that the depth of expertise that a firm can offer beyond and in support of its star practitioners is an important factor in the decision to instruct. Firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged.

Our aim is to ensure that the IAM Patent 1000 is as accurate as possible. We seek to produce the definitive list of the world’s leading patent experts, on the basis of feedback received from those operating in the market. If you disagree with the opinions we have presented, we would like to hear from you. Our guarantee is that we will further research your input and so improve the list in the future.

All names and individual positions at firms are correct to the best of our knowledge as of 15 April 2020. In instances where a firm has merged or subsequently dissolved, or individuals have moved, these changes will be reflected in the next edition of the IAM Patent 1000.

 

About Harrity & Harrity, LLP

Harrity & Harrity is a leading patent preparation and prosecution firm specializing in the electrical and mechanical technology areas, and is considered a Go-To Firm for the Patent 300™.  Their clients trust in their high-quality work, experienced people, industry leading innovation, and outstanding service.