Practitioner consecutive recognition for 2023
In 2017, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began recognizing practitioners who provide at least 50 hours of pro bono service through one of the regional patent pro bono programs in a calendar year. This year, we acknowledge practitioners that have contributed 50+ hours of patent pro bono assistance to financially under-resourced inventors for five consecutive years and those who contributed 50+ hours in four out of the last five years. The tables below list these exceptional practitioners.
Practitioner consecutive recognition for 2022
Volunteers with five consecutive years of 50+ hours/year service to regional programs:
| Recipient | City and State | Firm/Company | Regional Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas G. Wiseman | Washington, DC | Smith Gambrell Russell | Georgia PATENTS |
| Tyler McKendrick | Atlanta, GA | Alston & Bird | Georgia PATENTS |
| Chris Lightner | Atlanta, GA | Alston & Bird | Georgia PATENTS |
| Sam Noel | Salt Lake City, UT | Lowenstein Sandler LLP | Mi Casa Resource Center's ProBoPat |
| Kenneth C. Bruley | Atlanta, GA | Ballard Spahr LLP | Georgia PATENTS |
Volunteers with 50+ hours/year service to regional programs in four out of the last five years:
| Recipient | City and State | Firm/Company | Regional Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charley F. Brown | Atlanta, GA | Ballard Spahr | Georgia PATENTS |
| Michele A. Kliem | Atlanta, GA | Ballard Spahr | Georgia PATENTS |
| Clinton J. King | Atlanta, GA | Thompson Hine | Georgia PATENTS |
| Kevin Grange | Centerville, UT | Lowenstein Sandler LLP | Mi Casa Resource Center's ProBoPat |
| Gregory Lars Gunner | Des Moines, IA | McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC | LegalCORPS' Inventor Assistance Program |