Power of an Idea Scholarship Contest -

Message from Robert D. Friedman, Partner, Burns & Levinson LLP and former co-managing partner of Perkins Smith & Cohen LLP.

"We work every day with Boston's successful inventors. It is only natural that we build a bridge for the next generation of innovators to become the inventors of tomorrow."

Message from David P. Rosenblatt, Managing Partner, Burns & Levinson LLP

"Our firm has been a great supporter of Boston's youth. Science and technology have always been leading industries in our region. We need to encourage our students to pursue their interests in these fields so that we remain regional and national leaders in the science and technology areas."

The Power of an Idea® Scholarship Contest gives Boston public high school and Boston charter school students (grades 9 - 12) an opportunity to create an invention by taking an idea from concept to creation to patent. The winner of the contest will receive a $15,000 scholarship to be used for tuition and expenses for higher education. Also, as part of the prize package, the winner will receive legal patent services for the winning device, machine or process.

2008 - 2009 CONTEST INFORMATION (Updated 10/28/08)

2008 – 2009 Application (NEW!)
Terms & Conditions (NEW!)

PREPARING YOUR ENTRY

Informational Session: Attend this session for a detailed discussion about application requirements and contest rules.

November 20, 2008, 2:15 pm, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science

Coaching Sessions: These sessions give students the opportunity to work one-on-one with patent attorneys Dave Gomes and Steve Ball, who will assist with searching invention ideas on the www.uspto.gov website, answering questions and guiding students through application and final report process. Students can attend one or all sessions.

December 10, 2008, 2:15 pm, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science
January 15, 2009, 2:15 pm, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science
January 29, 2009, 2:15 pm, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science
February 5, 2009, 2:15 pm, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science
February 12, 2009, 2:15 pm, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science

*If you are not a student of the John D. O'Bryant School and plan to attend an informational or coaching session, you must RSVP before the day of the session. Click here to RSVP.

*Assistance with final report preparation is available if you are unable to attend coaching sessions. Please contact us.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Anna DeLeo (Logistics questions or to schedule an informational session at your school)
Marketing Communications Manager
617.345.3856
adeleo@burnslev.com

Attorney Dave Gomes (Invention questions)
617.345.3267
dgomes@burnslev.com

Attorney Steve Ball (Invention questions)
617.345.3566
sball@burnslev.com

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