Harness IP is pleased to announce that Michael Doell has joined the firm as an associate in its Metro St. Louis office.

An engineer and a gaming enthusiast, Doell brings an understanding of the value of protected intellectual property to a wide range of clients. His experience in patent litigation enables him to anticipate the challenges clients face as they bring their intellectual property to market. Doell has a full appreciation of the “Wild West” nature of emerging virtual industries and works diligently to ensure his clients are protected at all levels, from patent infringement claims to licensing and copyright ownership matters.

Doell understands the interconnected complexities of virtual and online content creation. He helps clients fully anticipate, understand, and exercise their rights on matters ranging from source coding to atmospheric creation to music and image licensing.

Doell earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law and a B.S. in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.  

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.