Harness IP is proud to share that Metro Dallas patent attorney Stephanie Dowdy has been named to the Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. This marks the second consecutive year in which she has been named among the 2.5% of attorneys to earn the prestigious Rising Star status.

Dowdy’s practice focuses primarily on obtaining patent rights for technology leaders in the mechanical and electromechanical fields. Her expertise includes fields such as robotics, HVAC systems and compressors, automotive systems and controls, firearms, and refining and processing equipment.

In addition to her client responsibilities, Dowdy is an active member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She is the Chair of the Public Relations Committee within the State Bar of Texas IP Section, and has hosted several events for the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) “Women in IP” series.

Dowdy holds a J.D. and an MBA from Wayne State University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Nominations for Rising Stars is based on a rigorous, multi-step system of peer reviews and independent research to evaluate key indicators of professional success. Rising Stars honorees must also be under 40 and have practiced law for 10 years or less.

About Harness IP
Harness IP is celebrating more than 100 years as an intellectual property law firm. Founded in 1921, the firm currently holds a No. 2 ranking from IAM Media for providing counsel to 44 companies with the largest portfolios of issued U.S. patents. The firm also ranks No. 6 for filing the most patent applications on behalf of those companies. Harness IP’s attorneys and IP professionals focus exclusively on patents, trademarks, global IP management, litigation, and other IP rights. The firm has offices in Metropolitan Dallas, Detroit, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. Visit www.harnessip.com for more information.