James Harper is a patent attorney in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, his main focus is on client counseling, opinions, due diligence and the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications in diverse technologies including agricultural chemicals, small molecule pharmaceuticals, fermentation, grain processing, pesticides, optical imaging agents, silicon semiconductors, nanotechnology, solar energy, medical devices and complex chemical processes.

Joining his background in engineering with that of law gives Jim an added perspective when working with clients to effectively develop patent strategies and maximize intellectual property protection. Within a variety of countries and regions, he gets to see the cutting edge of technology as he guides inventors through patent application preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio management, agreements, patent oppositions and patentability, infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses. Keeping tabs on the industry as a whole, Jim provides product design counseling to enhance intellectual property value and protection.