Sheldon Brown

Sheldon Brown writes about the current state of patent law in the U.S. for Patent Experts.

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About Sheldon

Sheldon’s interest in patent law was sparked as an undergraduate while leading a design team of engineers to commercialize a technology based on a patented invention. He was nominated as a Governor’s Scholar to attend the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, obtaining an Advanced Certificate in Intellectual Property.

Sheldon received his training of the patent system at the United States Patent & Trademark Office. He works with universities and consultants to provide analytics and guidance for technology commercialization from patents.

Expertise

  • Technology Commercialization
  • Medical Technology Patents
  • Design Patents
  • Prior Art Research

Education

  • B.S., Biological Engineering, University of Florida
  • J.D. with Advanced Certificate in Intellectual Property, University of Florida Levin College of Law

Recent Articles

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How to Patent an AI or Machine Learning Invention

By Sheldon Brown | January 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) encompasses the theory and development of computer systems to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence to…

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How Much Does a Patent Cost?

By Sheldon Brown | November 24, 2021

The final price tag on applying for a patent will vary and is based on fees from multiple sources. If…

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How to Get a Patent

By Sheldon Brown | January 25, 2022

Expert tip: Keep a detailed and dated patent journal throughout the whole inventing process. This journal should include any ideas, improvements,…

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Prior Art Search

By Sheldon Brown | February 13, 2024

An inventor’s brilliant idea holds immense potential. But before embarking on the exciting journey of securing patent protection, there’s a…

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State

By Sheldon Brown | December 7, 2022

State Guides for Patents

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Should You Hire an Attorney to Patent an AI or Machine Learning Product?

By Sheldon Brown | November 20, 2023

Inventors in the artificial intelligence (AI) space should understand intellectual property rights associated with AI. Appropriately protecting your AI or…

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Patent Agent vs. Patent Attorney

By Sheldon Brown | November 1, 2023

A patent practitioner is someone registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to represent others in matters…

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Protect Your Patent

By Sheldon Brown | November 9, 2021

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Patent Attorney To get started, please take a few moments of your time and…

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Patent

By Sheldon Brown | September 14, 2021

In 2019 there were 3,224,200 patent applications filed worldwide, 43.4% of which were filed in China. The United States accounted…

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Patent Statistics

By Sheldon Brown | March 22, 2023

Since its formation in 1836 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has received over 11.6 million patent applications.…

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