Class of 2023 - M.S. in Patent Law
![Emma Amick](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_circle/public/2023-02/emma_amick.jpg?itok=X4uquUcd)
Emma Amick
Hometown: Davidson, North Carolina
Education: B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
As an undergrad, I was introduced to the idea of patents as a part of the inventive process and how they can protect new inventions. I chose the MSPL program to gain a strong understanding of patent law and how to work in the field without a law degree.
![Talia Dalzell](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_circle/public/2023-02/talia_dalzell.jpg?itok=zmym__4s)
Talia Dalzell
Hometown: Horace, ND
Education: B.A. Biology, Concordia College – Moorhead
I chose the MSPL program to gain knowledge in the field of patent law and patent prosecution. The MSPL program will help me to bring a unique perspective to scientific research and allows me to pursue opportunities in all aspects of scientific innovation.
![Morgan Gerhart](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_circle/public/2023-02/morgan_gerhart.jpg?itok=WDBKvZKG)
Morgan Gerhart
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Education: B.S. Neuroscience, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
![Cole Jurek](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_circle/public/2023-02/cole_jurek.jpg?itok=ukVvGFKB)
Cole Jurek
Hometown: Sartell, MN
Education: B.S. Biology & B.A. Spanish Studies, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
![Bernadette Paumen](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_circle/public/2023-02/bernadette_paumen.jpg?itok=p5cnKFJC)
Bernadette Paumen
Hometown: Maple Lake, MN
Education: B.S. Legal Studies, Purdue University Global & Coursework toward B.S. Biology, St. Cloud State University
![Emma Tenpas](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_circle/public/2023-02/emma_tenpas.jpg?itok=7sqCkCbk)
Emma TenPas
Hometown: Chaska, MN
Education: B.S. Biochemistry & B.A. Chemistry, University of Minnesota - Duluth