Sotenberg Fund – The J. Sotenberg Grant Program was established in 2002 with the generosity of the late J. Sotenberg. Mr. Sotenberg recognized the financial challenges to first time patentees. He established this Fund to financially assist EIA members with their intellectual property costs. To date there have been three $2,000 Grant recipients. For an opportunity to be the fourth, click here for an application.
2003 Michael Shuman is the first J. Sotenberg Grant Recipient for his business pursuit of the Parkinson's Glove.
2005 Ken Waibel is the J. Sotenberg Grant Recipient for his Best Shave line of products.
2006 Jodi Carr is the J. Sotenberg Grant Recipient for her Red E Bag business.
