Elaine Spector is a patent attorney with 30 years of experience in intellectual property law. Her practice focuses primarily on patent prosecution, with an emphasis on electromechanical technologies.
Before joining Harrity and Harrity, Elaine spent over 15 years in private practice handling a wide range of intellectual property matters, including patent drafting and prosecution, trademark prosecution and enforcement, and complex patent litigation in federal courts. Her background in litigation gives her a strategic perspective when prosecuting patent applications and advising clients on building strong intellectual property portfolios.
Earlier in her career, Elaine spent over six years in house at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, where she managed more than 500 intellectual property matters related to medical and software technologies.
Elaine is deeply committed to strengthening and diversifying the innovation ecosystem. She serves as a Board Member of the IPO Education Foundation, where she chairs the Public Awareness Taskforce. She is also a Board Member of the US IP Alliance and the nonprofit Patent Pathways®, which works to create more accessible pathways into the patent profession.
Throughout her career, Elaine has been a strong advocate for women in law and for expanding opportunities within the intellectual property profession. She is also the creator and host of Elevate, Empower, Enlighten, a vlog focused on practical strategies for professional growth, and she regularly participates in webinars and programs that highlight diverse voices and leadership in innovation.
