Jeffrey Pietryka

Associate / Detroit Metro Office

Jeffrey Pietryka is an associate attorney focusing on patent preparation and prosecution across a wide range of electrical, mechanical, computer, and aerospace technologies. Drawing on his background as an electrical engineer, Jeffrey brings a practical, hands-on understanding of complex technical systems to his intellectual property work.

He assists inventors, startups, and corporations in securing and managing patent rights, from drafting and prosecuting patent applications to assessing inventions for protection and commercial potential. Jeffrey’s experience spans technologies including robotics, power distribution, defense systems, and control logic for automated and electromechanical devices. His engineering experience — ranging from electrical component integration to programming and system safety — enhances his ability to translate technical innovations into clear, defensible patents.

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Background

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Highlights & Representative Results

Prepared and prosecuted patent applications involving electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and computer-related technologies.
Supported patent portfolio development for clients ranging from startups to established corporations.
Leveraged prior engineering experience to identify inventive aspects and strengthen patent protection strategies.

Background

Before joining Harness IP, Jeffrey worked as an associate patent attorney at a Texas-based intellectual property firm, where he handled a wide array of patent matters in mechanical and aerospace technologies. Earlier in his career, he served as an electrical engineer with General Dynamics Land Systems following internships at ABB and DTE Energy.

Outside the office, he enjoys playing and watching sports, including golf and softball, and traveling to college football games around the country.