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The Joseph M. Barich
Excellence In Patent Law Award

The 14th Annual Joseph M. Barich Excellence In Patent Law Award will be awarded to a 3L who has demonstrated interest and accomplishment in Patent Law, especially in Patent Prosecution.  The winning 3L will receive $500.

The application for the 2021 Barich Award will be available around April 1, 2021





Congratulations to the 2020 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Emily Brown
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Congratulations also to the 2020 Barich Award
Finalists Daniel McGovern and Rachit Parikh

Congratulations to the 2019 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Bilal Adra
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Congratulations to the 2018 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Christopher Monaco

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Congratulations also to the 2018 Barich Award
Finalist Adam Janes


Congratulations to the 2017 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Harrison Rose
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Congratulations to the 2016 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Ismail Cem Kuru

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Congratulations to the 2015 Winners of the
Barich Patent Award!

Donald Bunton and Brett Scott

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Congratulations also to the 2015 Barich Award
Finalist Prachi Mehta


Congratulations to the 2014 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Jae Kim
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Congratulations also to the 2014 Barich Award Finalists:
  • Paul VanderVelde
  • Jeremy Roux

Congratulations to the 2013 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!
Grant Gildehaus

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Congratulations also to the 2013 Barich Award Finalists:
  • Samuel Means
  • Andrew Nevill
  • Michael Boyea

Congratulations to the 2012 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!
Scott Cromar

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Congratulations also to the 2012 Barich Award Finalists:
  • Kyle Beckemeyer
  • Morgan Coates
  • David Dremann
  • Angela Hsieh 

Congratulations to the 2011 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!
Nicole Janovick

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Congratulations to Nicole as she embarks on a successful career in patent law.

Congratulations also to the 2011 Barich Award Finalists:
  • Jonathan Hughley
  • Siho You

Congratulations to the 2010 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!

Kevin Cukierski
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Kevin will be joining the Chicago office of K&L Gates LLP—a general practice law firm with a strong IP background —as a member of its intellectual property practice group.  Kevin will be focusing on both patent litigation and patent prosecution.

Congratulations also to the 2010 Barich Award Finalists:
  • Ann Palma
  • James Lovsin
  • Justin Cook
  • Robert "Mike" Azzi
  • Katherine Hartnett
  • Devon Curtis

Congratulations to the 2009 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!
Matt Rudd

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Matt will be joining McCracken & Frank - an Intellectual Property law firm in Chicago.  Matt will be focusing on patent prosecution and the management of IP rights.

Congratulations also to the 2009 Barich Award Finalists:
  • Christopher Anderson
  • Helena Drake
  • Steven Gutke

Congratulations to the 2008 Winner of the
Barich Patent Award!
Mike Turner

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Mike R. Turner will be joining Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. Mike’s work spans all aspects of acquiring, managing and enforcing intellectual property, with a majority of his work directed to trademarks and patents of an electrical, mechanical or business process nature.
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