Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith is a skilled patent attorney currently serving as Senior Counsel (Director) for IP Technology Transactions and Global IP Litigation at HARMAN International. They hold a Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, in Intellectual Property Law from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Franklin's extensive experience includes roles as an Associate Attorney at Dickinson Wright PLLC and as President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association since 2025, where they further contribute to the field of intellectual property. Previously, they conducted significant research as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan, focusing on environmental effects and legal academia as a Teaching Assistant in Torts.