Article posted on Apr 13
Okay, so before I just give you the information on the 2009 Utah Genius Awards, let me take just a moment to throw in my two cents worth about Bateman IP Law Group, and more specifically, Rand Bateman who is working along with UtahPulse.com to give this award.
I have worked wit a lot of smart lawyers. I have worked wit lawyers who will whip out tidbits of fact, and ways to look at things creatively that will astound you. But by and large, those experiences are only within their realm of expertise: The Law.
I have dealt closely with Rand Bateman on several projects, and found that not only is he astute in the law, but it goes way beyond that. Rand is the only lawyer you will likely see rubbing shoulders wit (and being respected by) bloggers, SEO experts and other technologists. Not only does Rand understand IP law… Rand understands IP. He actually “gets” what might be techno mumbo jumbo to so many others. Not to mention that he is one of the most like-able, open, bright folks I know.
So, although I have not been to a Utah Genius Award ceremony before, I have faith that if Rand is behind it’s gonna be good:
Utah Geniuses to be Honored
Utah is a hotbed for innovation, patented inventions, and entrepreneurial activity. Now those Utah innovators who are driving the creative economy have an awards program where they can be recognized.
Utah’s top inventors and creative geniuses will be acknowledged at the Utah Genius 2009 Awards luncheon on May 12, at 12:15 p.m., at Little America Hotel. Dr. Dinesh Patel, longtime community leader and managing director of vSpring Capital, will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Presented by Bateman IP Law Group and UtahPulse.com, the Genius awards are meant to reward those who are helping to bolster Utah’s economy through their creativity. Awards will be presented in these categories:
· The lifetime achievement award
· Top 20 patentees for 2008
· Top 5 cities by numbers of patents for 2008
· Top 5 cities by patents per capita for 2008
· Top 20 trademark registrants for 2008
Unlike most recognition programs, these awards (except the lifetime achievement award) will be based on objective criteria – data gathered from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by Bateman IP Law Group. Nominations and applications are not required to receive the awards.
Keynote speaker at the event will be Dr. Jack Brittain, Dean of the Eccles School of Business and Vice President of the Technology Venture Development Office at the University of Utah. Gov. Jon Huntsman will also participate through a video presentation. Lane Beattie, CEO and President, Salt Lake Chamber, will present the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sponsorships for the event are available. Current Platinum sponsors include the Daily Herald and Rocketship; Gold sponsors are Utah CEO magazine and the Salt Lake Chamber; Silver sponsors are Lumin Publishing, Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum, Lassonde Center, Espiritu Design, and The Enterprise.
The public is welcome to attend the luncheon. Individual tickets cost $60, or $400 for a table of 8. To RSVP or for more information visit www.utahgenius.com or contact Maggie Franz, 801.533.0321.
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