Alfonso Chan to Speak with USPTO Regional Director at the University of New Mexico Innovation Awards and Events

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Cahill partner Alfonso Garcia Chan will participate in the University of New Mexico (UNM) Innovation Awards on April 28, 2026, which celebrates UNM students and staff who have received issued patents or registered copyrights and trademarks between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026.

Ahead of the event, Alfonso, together with Hope Shimabuku, Regional Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, will deliver presentations to students, faculty, and researchers at UNM and across the greater New Mexico region.

UNM is recognized as one of the leading patent-producing institutions among U.S. universities, and Cahill is proud to support the 2026 UNM Innovation Awards. This initiative reflects Cahill’s commitment to cultivating talent in the field of intellectual property and innovation, as well as advancing higher education.

Learn more about the event and register here.