Hamad B. Mirza

Associate / Detroit Metro Office

Hamad’s lifelong fascination with design processes and complex, design-based concepts and products shapes his legal practice.

Hamad is particularly interested in helping clients at HarnessIP develop and protect intellectual property. He advocates for them in all phases of the design process, with a specific focus on the legal protections necessary to bring concepts successfully to market.

Hamad has experience in complex patent and trademark matters. He helps clients by drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and conducting patentability and clearance searches. His work in trademarks includes competitive research, as well as trademark prosecution and protection. He also regularly assists with patent litigation preparation, including conducting legal research and drafting memos.

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In the News

Jeremiah Foley and Hamad Mirza Pen Article Featured in State Bar of Michigan's IPLS Proceedings

“Get to Know Hamad Mirza,” Detroit Legal News, August 4, 2021

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The Use of ‘For the Avoidance of Doubt’ in IP License Agreements: Please Stop! (ipwatchdog.com)

Awards & Distinctions

Wayne State University, Mock Trial Competition Finalist, 2021
Wayne State University, Mock Trial Competition Semi-Finalist, 2020
Wayne State University, Bronze Key Award, 2019

BACKGROUND

Hamad began his career as an intern at Fiat Chrysler working on automotive seat design. He continued to use his engineering skills as an ergonomics engineer, advocating for design modifications in the development of many of Fiat Chrysler’s vehicle models and their driver environments. His interest in championing and protecting specific product design modifications led him to concentrate on IP law during law school.

MEMBERSHIPS

Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA)
Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Student Board of Governors, Wayne State University, 3L Evening Governor, 2021
Wayne Intellectual Property Student Association, Vice President, 2020
Wayne Intellectual Property Student Association, Treasurer, 2019

HOBBIES/INTERESTS/PASSION PROJECTS

Hamad is a native of Detroit. He enjoys being physically active and concentrates on improving his yoga practice. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family.