Patent Pathways (a 501(c)(3)) is a virtual program that focuses on helping the least represented demographic in patent law, Black women, by aiming to register participants with the patent bar and matching them up with mentors and job offers over the course of just one year. The entire program, including patent bar preparation and exam fees, is free to participants thanks to the generosity of Patent Pathways™ sponsors, partners, mentors, and volunteers.

Harrity’s Edward Kim and Holland & Hart’s Lyssa-Michelle Morris presented at the NSBE annual conference to discuss our upcoming Patent Pathways™ program and the opportunities to participate.

Other speakers included:

• James Bennin, Onyx IP Group
• Leo Thenor, Holland & Hart
• Qudus Olaniran, Avanci
• Kenya Pierre, Strava
• Raenetta Ellison, Patent Pathways™ Alumni
• Aliya Kingwood, Patent Pathways™ Alumni

Webinar topics include a summary of patent law as a career, common misconceptions, what the Patent Pathways™ program does, and Q&A’s with a panel of experienced patent professionals and past program participants.

Watch the full webinar here:

Want to get involved? Check out these useful links below!

JOIN A PATENT PATHWAYS COMMITTEE
BECOME A MENTOR
BECOME A LAW FIRM PARTNER
BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN PATENT PATHWAYS