Harrity & Harrity, LLP

Harrity & Harrity, LLP Harrity & Harrity is an IP boutique specializing in the preparation and prosecution of electrical and mechanical patent applications since 1999.

The following is a list of the patent-related services that we provide. Please note that the list shown below is by no means exhaustive. If you are interested in a patent-related service that is not listed below, please do not hesitate to contact us. Patent Preparation
•Conducting inventor interviews.
•Preparing patent applications from various forms of invention disclosure materials.
•Filing pate

nt applications in the United States, as well as outside the United States. We have established relationships with counsel in most foreign countries. Patent Prosecution
•Prosecuting patent applications, including reissue and re-examination applications, in the United States, as well as applications outside of the United States.
•Preparing and filing appeal briefs with the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. Patent Opinions
•Preparing validity, enforceability, and freedom-to-operate opinions relating to various technologies in the electrical and mechanical areas. We work with our clients' personnel to identify information necessary to render quality opinions. Such quality opinions enable our clients to make informed business decisions related to intellectual property issues. A sample of the patent applications that the firm has prepared and successfully can be found on our website.

We’re proud to celebrate Patent Pathways® (a 501(c)(3) organization) participant Paroma Mukhopadhyay on passing the pate...
06/17/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Patent Pathways® (a 501(c)(3) organization) participant Paroma Mukhopadhyay on passing the patent bar.

Paroma shared:

“I am thankful for the support from Patent Pathways® and Harrity & Harrity LLP. Because of them, I belonged to a talented cohort, participated in classes on a weekly basis, accessed PLI resources for free, and built relationships with mentors.

In May 2026, I took and passed the patent bar, the first exam I had taken in 4 years since graduating from college. I was intimidated by the thought of completing a 6-hour exam, but passing the patent bar felt more attainable through the support of the Patent Pathways® community.”

Paroma is a former USPTO Patent Examiner who holds both a B.S. and M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. She currently works part-time at Handshake AI Solutions, performing data annotation.

Her success demonstrates the impact of mentorship, preparation, and community support in helping aspiring patent professionals achieve their goals. We are honored to have been part of her journey and look forward to seeing what comes next.

Congratulations, Paroma, on this incredible accomplishment!

If you'd like to be part of the next cohort's journey into patent law, learn more and get involved at patentpathways.org

One concern comes up in almost every conversation we have about AI in patent prosecution: trust.Practitioners don't want...
06/16/2026

One concern comes up in almost every conversation we have about AI in patent prosecution: trust.

Practitioners don't want to spend more time reviewing AI output than they would spend doing the work themselves.

They don't want to rewrite claims after generation. They don't want to verify every sentence. And they certainly don't want to introduce risk into the prosecution process.

That's why some of the most encouraging feedback we've received about Pioneer has been surprisingly simple:

"It doesn't require babysitting."

"It fits the way we already work."

"It produces output we can actually use."

Technology should reduce friction, not create new layers of review. That's the standard practitioners are increasingly expecting—and rightly so.

Explore a different approach to AI-assisted patent prosecution at https://software.harrityllp.com/

Your prosecution metrics tell a story. Are you reading it?Allowance rates, RCE frequency, and pendency can reveal meanin...
06/15/2026

Your prosecution metrics tell a story. Are you reading it?

Allowance rates, RCE frequency, and pendency can reveal meaningful differences between outside counsel. With apples-to-apples benchmarking tailored to your technology, it's easier to identify what's working, optimize workflows, and maximize the value of your prosecution spend.

See the Patent 300® Dashboard in action: https://harrityllp.com/patent300

Just over a month ago, we formally launched the technology we've been building inside Harrity for years.The response has...
06/11/2026

Just over a month ago, we formally launched the technology we've been building inside Harrity for years.

The response has exceeded our expectations.

Over the last several weeks, we've spoken with law firms, corporate IP departments, and patent professionals across the industry. What has stood out most isn't the volume of conversations—it's the consistency.

Across firms of different sizes and organizations with very different portfolios, many of the same challenges keep coming up: maintaining quality at scale, reducing administrative burden, improving access to portfolio intelligence, and finding practical ways to incorporate AI into prosecution workflows.

Those conversations have been invaluable.

To everyone who has taken a meeting, shared feedback, or challenged us with tough questions—thank you. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from practitioners who are thinking deeply about the future of patent practice.

Join the conversation about the future of patent practice at https://software.harrityllp.com/

We're honored to be recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a 2026 Corporate Philanthropy Honoree.At Harrity, g...
06/10/2026

We're honored to be recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a 2026 Corporate Philanthropy Honoree.

At Harrity, giving back is a core part of who we are. Through Harrity 4 Charity and the efforts of our entire team, we strive to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve and support causes that expand opportunity, accessibility, and well-being.

This recognition belongs to every member of Team Harrity who chooses to volunteer their time, share their resources, and support others throughout the year. Your commitment to service is what makes this possible.

Thank you to the Washington Business Journal for this recognition, and thank you to our team for continuing to demonstrate that success is about more than the work we do—it's also about the impact we make.

Learn more about our commitment to giving back at www.harrityllp.com.

Most patent software is built for patent practitioners.Our technology was built by patent practitioners.That distinction...
06/09/2026

Most patent software is built for patent practitioners.

Our technology was built by patent practitioners.

That distinction matters.

For decades, Harrity has been focused on one thing: delivering exceptional patent prosecution. Along the way, we've grown to 63 practitioners, developed industry-leading training programs, refined thousands of prosecution workflows, and built systems designed to drive quality, consistency, and efficiency at scale.

The technology came later.

It emerged from years of solving real problems inside a practice that handles patent prosecution every day.

When your starting point is the work itself, the result is different. The workflows fit. The outputs make sense. The technology supports practitioners instead of forcing practitioners to adapt to the technology.

We believe that's one reason these tools are resonating with the market.

See how real-world patent practice inspired the tools we're building at https://software.harrityllp.com/

Every patent professional starts somewhere.For many STEM graduates and professionals, the challenge isn't a lack of inte...
06/08/2026

Every patent professional starts somewhere.

For many STEM graduates and professionals, the challenge isn't a lack of interest in patent law—it's knowing how to take the first step.

Patent Pathways® was created to help make that path more accessible. Through educational programming, mentorship, practical exercises, and career support, participants gain the tools and confidence needed to pursue the patent bar and explore opportunities in intellectual property.

If you've been considering a career in patent law, now is the time to learn more.

Applications for the 2026 Patent Pathways® cohort are currently open.

Apply today at patentpathways.org.

We’re proud to celebrate Shibley Ali, the first Patent Pathways® February 2026 cohort participant to pass the patent bar...
06/05/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Shibley Ali, the first Patent Pathways® February 2026 cohort participant to pass the patent bar.

Shibley shared:

“Passing the patent bar has been one of my biggest professional goals, and Patent Pathways® was truly instrumental in helping me achieve it. The program provided me with the resources and preparation that gave me the confidence I needed to walk into that exam ready to succeed. I am sincerely grateful for everything Patent Pathways® offered me, from the curriculum and study materials to the mentorship and encouragement that kept me going throughout the process. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to Harrity & Harrity LLP and the entire Patent Pathways® community, whose support and dedication to this program made all of this possible for me. I am so excited for what lies ahead and cannot wait to see where this next chapter takes me.”

Shibley holds an M.S. in Biomedical Innovation and Development from Georgia Tech and currently serves as a Licensing Associate at Penn State University’s Office of Technology Transfer, where he helps manage a portfolio of engineering and materials science technologies.

His achievement marks an exciting milestone for the February 2026 cohort and reflects what is possible when aspiring patent professionals have access to the right resources, mentorship, and community.

Congratulations, Shibley!

A patent application still starts with a blank page. A prosecution strategy still depends on an attorney who understands...
06/04/2026

A patent application still starts with a blank page. A prosecution strategy still depends on an attorney who understands the art. A portfolio decision still requires someone who knows what the claims actually cover.

AI doesn't change any of that. What it should change is how much time practitioners spend on the work that doesn't require their judgment — repetitive drafting, manual portfolio review, rebuilding competitive context from scratch every time a client asks a question.

That's the operational reality Harrity's AI Patent Suite™ was built around. Not a general productivity tool retrofitted for patent work — a suite developed inside a practicing firm, refined through thousands of real matters, and designed around the specific mechanics of drafting, prosecution, portfolio intelligence, and competitive analysis.

Modern patent practice still requires great attorneys. It shouldn't also require them to do everything manually.

See how our tools fit into modern patent practice. 🔗 Secure your demo today: https://software.harrityllp.com/pioneer

We're honored to be recognized as one of the WBJ Best Places to Work.Great workplaces are built intentionally. For us, t...
06/03/2026

We're honored to be recognized as one of the WBJ Best Places to Work.

Great workplaces are built intentionally. For us, that means investing in our people, embracing innovation, creating opportunities for growth, and fostering a culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and service.

As the patent profession continues to evolve, we believe the best results come from empowering talented professionals with the right tools, training, and support. We're grateful to our team for making Harrity a place where people can do meaningful work, collaborate effectively, and help shape the future of intellectual property.

To learn more about our culture and opportunities, visit Harrity & Harrity.

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11350 Random Hills Road, Ste 600
Fairfax, VA
22030

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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