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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Hawaii

By Sheldon Brown | December 21, 2022

The State of Hawaii aka “The Aloha State” is the only state that is an archipelago, is located outside North…

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Alaska

By Sheldon Brown | December 21, 2022

The State of Alaska aka “The Last Frontier” is by far the largest state, has the longest coastline, and the…

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Arkansas

By Sheldon Brown | December 21, 2022

The State of Arkansas aka “The Natural State” contains diverse geography, ranging from the mountainous U.S. Interior Highlands to the…

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Arizona

By Sheldon Brown | December 20, 2022

The State of Arizona aka “The Grand Canyon State” was the last of the lower 48 states to be admitted…

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Alabama

By Sheldon Brown | December 20, 2022

The State of Alabama aka “The Yellowhammer State” is in the heart of the US Southeast with 70% of its…

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Colorado

By Sheldon Brown | December 20, 2022

The State of Colorado aka “The Centennial State” is located on a high plateau and contains 75% of the land…

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New York

By Sheldon Brown | December 11, 2022

The State of New York aka “The Empire State” is home of the most populous city in the United States.…

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Florida

By Sheldon Brown | December 11, 2022

The State of Florida aka “The Sunshine State” is home to beautiful beaches, the third largest coral reef in the…

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Texas

By Sheldon Brown | December 7, 2022

The State of Texas aka “The Lonestar State” was proudly an independent republic before joining the US. Texas is the…

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How to Get a Utility Patent

By Sheldon Brown | April 20, 2022

The process of getting a utility patent begins with an idea. The inventor refines that idea into an invention by…

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