in partnership with Social Compassion in Legislation. Those include: A bill ending the practice of pet shops sourcing animals from out of state farms, and AB 485, a companion bill requiring all pet shops in California to source their animals from local shelters and rescue groups. The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Act, banning the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. The Circus Cruelty Prevention Act, banning the use of animals in California circus shows. California Law AB 1260, which ends the practice of commercial fur trapping, and bans the sale of products made from the hides from exotic animals. The bill was designed to thwart an attempt by others to allow the sale of alligator and crocodile products in the state. California Senate Bill 573, requiring shelters to microchip all reclaimed or adopted cats and dogs. Personal life Michelson lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alya, and their three children. In the December 2015 issue of Forbes magazine, Michelson was featured as one of "10 People with Big Ideas to Change the World". Published works Academic books (2016) The Intangible Advantage: Understanding Intellectual Property in the New Economy (contributing author) Selected articles (2020) "America's Needed Medical Revolution" - US News & World Report (2020) "Transform higher education - make textbooks free" - EdSource (2021) "To vaccinate our economy, boost support for the NIH" - Fortune (2021) "Microchipping your pets doesn't have to be expensive. Paying for registration is a scam." - USA Today (2022) "Accelerating the Pace of Innovation for the Greater Good" - Technology & Innovation, Vol. 22 No. 2 (2022) "Let's help struggling students rather than benefiting textbook publishers" - EdSource (with Michelle Pilati) Awards and honors Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C., on May 4, 2011. Inducted into the National Academy of Inventors on March 7, 2014. 2015 - Albert. B Sabin Humanitarian Award, in recognition of his extraordinary philanthropy and commitment toward the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). 2015 - Distinguished Achievement Award from B'nai B'rith International, for his commitment to philanthropy, humanitarian assistance and community leadership. 2017 - Innovation Award for Technology from the Los Angeles County Medical Association. 2018 - Visionary of the Year Award in Philanthropy from CSQ / C-Suite Quarterly Magazine. 2022 - Humanitarian Award Recipient, 22nd Annual Inner City Law Center Awards 2022 - IP Champion Award, Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation References