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Joel Harris, J.D., M.S.

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Senior Director, Intellectual Property at Atara Biotherapeutics
📍 Mountain View, California, United States

Joel Harris is the Senior Director of Intellectual Property at Atara Biotherapeutics, specializing in IP for cell therapies, biologics, and medical devices. Holding a J. D. from Santa Clara University, he has drafted over 800 patent applications. Colleagues describe him as a creative, diligent, and resourceful strategic thinker.

He is scheduled to be a panelist at the upcoming AI Governance Summit in Palo Alto, discussing frameworks for safeguarding AI-related intellectual property.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Intellectual Property
Job Level
Senior
Location
Mountain View, California, United States
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Cell Therapy IP
His work at Atara Biotherapeutics, Turnstone Biologics, and Orca Bio is centered on building IP portfolios for CAR T-cell and other advanced cell therapies.
AI Governance
He is a panelist for the AI Governance Summit, focusing on best practices for protecting AI-related IP assets and navigating new governance frameworks.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Senior Director, Intellectual Property
Atara Biotherapeutics
7-2023
Intellectual Property Consultant
Self-employed
4-2022 - 7-2023
Vice President, Intellectual Property
Turnstone Biologics
8-2021 - 4-2022
Intellectual Property Consultant
Orca Bio
9-2012 - 9-2014
Council Member
Escondido Elementary School Site Council
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Education
J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
Immuno-oncology
Harvard Medical School
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