2026 scholarship recipients
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Hannah Bruce
Hannah Bruce is a third-year law student at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law focusing on intellectual property law. During law school, she has interned with Blackrock Neurotech and Unified Patents, served as a Bench-to-Bedside (B2B) Competition Law Fellow, worked as a teaching assistant for Law for Engineers and Scientists, and is currently participating in the Utah Law USPTO Clinic. She previously worked as a summer associate at Parsons Behle & Latimer in Salt Lake City and Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. in Boston. Before law school, she was a Senior Research Assistant at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease and CTE Centers. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience from the University of Oxford and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Utah Valley University, where she played Division I soccer. She will join Mintz as a first-year associate in Fall 2026.
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Isaac Murr
Isaac Murri is currently a 2L at BYU Law. Prior to law school, he earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from BYU. Isaac is a passionate sports and outdoors enthusiast, enjoying hiking, water and snow skiing, tennis, soccer, and anything with his wife and children. He is also an avid BYU sports fan and enjoys playing the cello and baking. Isaac is fascinated with the intersection of law and technology. He spent the summer before law school at Workman Nydegger as a patent engineer, and has clerked at Keller Preece and Workman Nydegger. At BYU, Isaac currently serves as the president of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA). After graduation, Isaac plans to pursue a career in patent prosecution.
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Christopher Wes
I am a J.D. candidate at the S.J. Quinney College of Law with a background in mechanical engineering and business, and I plan to build my career in litigation with an emphasis on intellectual property and emerging technologies. I am drawn to IP law because it sits at the intersection of physical laws and the law of the land.
As an engineer, I led a five-person team that designed and built a hydraulic fluid-powered vehicle, earning second place nationally at the Fluid Power Vehicle Competition in Illinois. I have also worked with ventricular assist devices and other medical technologies, deepening my interest in patent litigation involving life-changing innovations. My prior experience includes working as a paralegal and legal assistant, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and supporting case management across multiple practice areas. Outside of law and engineering, I am a figure skater, high school swim coach, scuba diver, and skier. |
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Seth NelsonSeth Nelson is a 1L student currently attending the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU with a strong interest in intellectual property matters, specifically patent and trademark prosecution. He graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Aerospace in Spring of 2025. During the summer between graduation and beginning law school, Seth studied for and passed the Patent Bar and is now a licensed patent agent. Originally from Canada, Seth enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two young boys. Outside of law school, Seth played a season of rugby at BYU and tries to stay active despite the rigors of law school.
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Braden BrownBraden Brown is a registered patent agent and J.D. candidate at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, expecting to graduate in April 2026. He holds a combined B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. Currently, Braden works as a Law Clerk in the Patent Group at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, assisting in the prosecution and drafting of patent applications. Braden has actively participated in the University of Utah’s Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) club and previously served as its president. Braden is a soon-to-be father of two and his hobbies include working on cars, playing soccer, and reading.
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