EDUCATION

The George Washington University National Law Center
(J.D.) – 2013

The Johns Hopkins University
(B.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Computer Engineering, Minor in Entrepreneurship & Management) – 2006

ADMISSIONS

United States Patent and Trademark Office
New Jersey
New York

AFFILIATIONS

American Bar Association
Asian American Bar Association of New York
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
New Jersey State Bar Association

BIOGRAPHY

Kris Rhu is a patent attorney specializing in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the United State Patent and Trademark Office. His practice focuses on electrical and computer technologies, including computer networking, telecommunications, computer hardware, computer software, and security systems.

Prior to joining Harrity & Harrity, LLP, he was a Primary Patent Examiner at the USPTO, where he examined patent applications directed to electrical and computer technologies, including input/output interfaces and devices, computer memory, computer networking, processors, and software development. He also worked at the Patent and Trial Appeals Board helping Administrative Patent Judges write opinions for Ex Parte Appeals. While working full-time at the USPTO, Kris attended The George Washington University National Law Center.

Kris regularly volunteers pro bono at The Legal Aid Society to aid New Yorkers in obtaining government benefits, such as public assistance, health coverage, and unemployment benefits.

He is fluent in both Korean and Spanish.

PUBLICATIONS

CONTACT

KRIS RHU

ASSOCIATE

Phone: 571-432-0800