The American University Washington College of Law Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic student attorneys, Demitra Karalis, Jordan Landers, Spencer Seufert, and Tanner Harris have successfully acquired the clinic’s fifth patent!

Independent inventor Camilia Smith was attending a concert when she noticed that women wearing high heeled shoes were carrying flat shoes to change into later in the evening.  To give women a stylish and easy way to carry comfortable footwear, Ms. Smith invented a purse that could convert into sandals. Through research and client counsel, student attorneys supported Ms. Smith in acquiring her first patent. Ms. Smith is excited to have protection from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and looks forward to working with the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic on future matters.