SBMC engages in a variety of initiatives to increase awareness of patent law and to promote principles of diversity and inclusion.
Diversity in Technology and IP Law Scholarship and Internship – Powered by eBay and SBMC | SBMC is collaborating with eBay and Gonzaga Law on an award that combines scholarship support from the law school with a stipend from SBMC for a combined summer internship at SBMC and eBay. The award is established to create diversity and inclusion-focused opportunities in technology and intellectual property law for students at Gonzaga Law by providing these students with a unique blend of tuition assistance and practical, real-world experience through partners committed to improving efforts in diversity and inclusion both at the law school and also in the legal community. Link to apply here.
Diversity and Inclusion Internships | We partner with Georgia Tech to support alternating semesters between university study at the school and our office to learn the nuances of the profession.
Expanding Awareness of the Profession | Attorneys at SBMC host events and go out into the community to deliver presentations to undergraduate and high school students to increase awareness about careers in patent law.