Education

American University Washington College of Law, J.D. (cum laude, 1986)
Air Force Institute of Technology, M.S. in Facilities Management (distinguished graduate, 1974)
Grove City College, B.S. in Electrical Engineering (1971)

Experience

Gary V. Harkcom joined the firm in 2008 following over 26 years of service at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including 14 years on the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. Judge Harkcom’s service on the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences included 13 years as Vice Chief Judge. Judge Harkcom also served as a Supervisory Patent Examiner for 7 years and as an Examiner for 5 years in computer technology.

Practice Areas

Judge Harkcom is a member of the firm's patent appeals, petitions and special procedures practice group, in which he supervises complex matters including patent petitions and patent prosecution appeals.

Admissions

1987, Pennsylvania
2008, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office