Daniel D. Kim

Daniel D. Kim is an associate at Harness, Dickey & Pierce PLC in its Washington, D.C. metro office. His intellectual property practice focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, patent analysis, and trademark matters. He works with inventors and in-house counsel to evaluate new technology, identify potentially patentable features, and develop protection strategies aligned with commercial plans. His technical focus includes materials science, electronics, semiconductor devices, and other engineering-intensive innovations.

Daniel earned a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2008 and an M.S. in the same field in 2010. He later received a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in 2017. He also completed a certification in artificial intelligence and business strategy from the MIT Sloan School of Management. This training supports his work translating technical developments into legal protection strategies.

Daniel has handled patent matters involving biomaterials, drug delivery systems, electronic materials, organic semiconductors, cybersecurity, and internet-connected technologies. Before law school, he worked at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology on display, memory, and telecommunications technology and researched semiconductor materials at Stanford University. He also has experience challenging patents held by non-practicing entities. His practice includes trademark law and copyright fair use issues in addition to patent prosecution.

Daniel D. Kim received Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition in Patent Law for 2023 and 2024. He is admitted in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His writing includes articles on patent proceedings, pharmaceutical licensing, and materials science research. His combination of scientific training and legal experience helps clients assess technical novelty and pursue protection for valuable innovations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Johns Hopkins University
  Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering
• Johns Hopkins University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science and Engineering

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