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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What Happens When a Patent Expires?

By Sheldon Brown | November 10, 2021

Patents are powerful tools inventors can use to protect their innovation. However, patents don’t last forever, and it is important…

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How Long Does a Utility Patent Last?

By Sheldon Brown | February 22, 2022

A utility patent has a maximum duration of 20 years after the date the application was filed. Utility patents can…

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Utility Patents

By Sheldon Brown | February 20, 2022

If you’ve ever heard Mark Cuban or Lori Greiner talk about a patent on Shark Tank, there’s a very good chance they…

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How Long Does a Patent Last?

By Sheldon Brown | December 8, 2021

Every patent has a limited life span and will eventually expire. The purpose of the patent system is to promote…

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Can You Patent Something That Already Exists?

By Sheldon Brown | November 22, 2021

Technically you can’t patent an existing product, however, the rules were written in a way to allow for future innovation.…

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How to Patent a 3D Printed Product

By Sheldon Brown | April 22, 2022

Additive manufacturing – also known as 3D printing – is a modern method of manufacturing. Traditional manufacturing methods include injection…

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