Frederick E. McKelvey Writing Competition

06/30/23

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• Student

Open

American Association of Patent Judges

The McKelvey Competition is open to any student pursuing study in law, policy, management, or any related field, that impacts technology. In order to be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program for at least one term during the 2022-23 academic year.

The AAPJ administers this competition in honor of Frederick E. McKelvey, whose five-decade career at the United States Patent and Trademark Office was marked with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and promoting a sense of collegiality.

Candidates shall submit essays for consideration on or before Friday, June 30, 2023, by email to email@AAPJ.us (include “McKelvey Writing Competition” in the subject line). Essays should be .pdf files and comply with the formal requirements of submissions to the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (https://www.jptos.org/submissions.html). Submissions must include the candidate’s name, address, telephone number, academic institution, and expected graduation date and degree. 

Any questions regarding the McKelvey Competition may be directed to the AAPJ at rjsilverman@gmail.com.

N.B. All decisions as to the winning essays and awards are made by AAPJ, including any decision not to award prizes.