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The Annual Paul Michel Award
The Paul Michel Award is awarded annually to a respected industry leader and advocate who has served the best interests of the community and the intellectual property system itself. The Paul Michel Award recognizes advocacy, leadership, mentorship, sacrifice and selfless service, all characteristics commonly associated with the award namesake, Judge Michel.
The 2025 Paul Michel Award
Recipient Robert Taylor
The 2025 Paul Michel Award was presented to Robert Taylor, Founder and Owner of RPT Legal Strategies, On Monday, March 3, 2025.
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Recipient Joseph Allen
The 2024 Paul Michel Award was presented to Joseph Allen of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
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Recipient Brian O’Shaughnessy
The 2023 Paul Michel Award was presented to Brian O’Shaughnessy, Partner and Chair of IP Transactions & Licensing Group at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Learn MoreThe 2022 Paul Michel Award Recipient
Andrei Iancu
The 2022 Paul Michel Award was presented to Andrei Iancu, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, on September 11, 2022.
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Recipient David Kappos
The Inaugural 2021 Paul Michel Award was presented to David Kappos, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
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