Our Global Network

Because many of our clients operate internationally, Harness Dickey does too.

Our foreign practice involves participation in the prosecution of foreign patent applications and oppositions, as well as filing and prosecuting applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and in the European Patent Office.

Harness Dickey also represents foreign firms and foreign companies seeking patent protection in the United States, as well as the registration and protection of domestic and foreign trademarks and service marks.

Of long-standing value to clients has been Harness Dickey's close affiliate relationship with a large network of intellectual property protection specialists in all major nations of the world. Through this extensive and long-established network, firm clients are assured of on-the-spot legal assistance and protection of intellectual property interests abroad.

Harness Dickey is particularly experienced in dealing with counterfeiting problems abroad and their importation into the United States. The firm emphasizes taking precautionary measures through proper registration and carefully drafted agreements with local licensees. Our network of foreign associates is utilized to monitor counterfeiting activities and to assist in investigations to ensure the infringers can be identified and that sufficient evidence can be obtained for legal proceedings.