Michael L. Smith (Mike)

Mike prepares and prosecutes domestic and foreign electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and medical device patent applications. He also has substantial experience in preparing and negotiating intellectual property related agreements including licensing, joint development and consultant research arrangements. In addition, Mike conducts patentability and infringement studies, and offers experience in patent infringement litigation.

Mike joined Harness IP after serving as Counsel for Motorola, Boeing and Bausch & Lomb. In his third decade of practice, Mike’s clients respect and highly regard his direct and candid communication style, as well as responsive service and consistently practical advice. Mike is reliably focused on facilitating what his clients want to achieve, and then delivering such results. Mike provides legal counsel that helps rather than hinders his clients’ commercial objectives. He is dedicated to designing tangible solutions that support both long- and short-term strategies.