Harness Dickey is a world-class firm that has a hometown flavor, serving local, national and international clients. Our clients are some of the most sophisticated corporations in the world. We currently represent two of the top five, 11 of the top 100, and 30 of the top 500 largest US companies, as ranked by FORTUNE® Magazine (April 17th, 2006). Harness Dickey is ranked in the top 10 of intellectual property law firms in the United States. In 2005 Harness Dickey filed over 4,500 patent applications and almost 500 trademark applications in the United States. Abroad, Harness Dickey filed over 700 patent applications and 500 trademark applications. Harness Dickey offers a professional, comfortable atmosphere, in which attorneys and staff direct their own path for professional growth. Outstanding Service Firm attorneys and staff provide outstanding service to our clients. Our professionals are encouraged to excel at client services and focus on professional development while balancing their personal goals. With a billing goal of 1900 hours per year for attorneys, we pride ourselves on affording the time required to provide superior service to our clients while affording ample opportunity to pursue individual development. Strong Ties Maintaining strong relationships among the staff is a high priority. Strong relationships provide a vast network of resources that facilitate the best services any firm can offer. To encourage these relationships, Harness Dickey provides several annual events for attorneys and staff. These events include an annual attorney outing and a holiday party, each offering excellent opportunities to further develop personal relationships with colleagues and cross-office camaraderie among the national offices. Other important events include a staff holiday party, which deepens relationships among attorneys and staff outside of the office atmosphere, and a family summer picnic, which encourages us all to get to know each other's families.