Author: Jeff Schell

Jeff Schell is a leading Denver patent lawyer and Boulder patent lawyer, known for founding Rocky Mountain Patent and merging it with a top firm in 2018. As CEO of TranS1, he led the company to a successful exit and numerous awards. Schell also co-founded Proov, an award-winning women’s health brand. With expertise in patent law, technology, and entrepreneurship, he now leads Schell IP and Nova Launch Partners. Recognized as one of Colorado’s “Most Influential Young Professionals,” Schell is also a mentor for TechStars and Boomtown accelerators and President of TiE Denver.

Understanding the Implications of “Patent Pending

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Navigating the world of patents can be complex. One term often encountered is “patent pending.” But what does it mean? “Patent pending” is a legal term. It indicates that a patent application has been filed but not yet granted. This status is crucial for inventors. It signals that their invention is in the process of […]

Understanding the Role of Patent Brokers

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Navigating the world of patents can be complex. Patent brokers play a crucial role in this landscape. They act as intermediaries between patent holders and potential buyers or licensees. Once you have worked with a patent lawyer to prosecute your initial patent portfolio, patent brokers help in the valuation, marketing, and negotiation of patent sales […]

Are There Risks Using AI (and ChatGPT) to Draft a Patent Application?

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Drafting patents with ChatGPT? Think twice. Publicly shared AI conversations are now being indexed by Google, instantly becoming prior art that can block your patent—and exposing proprietary R‑&‑D to the world. Need help from an actual human professional? Book a free consultation with an experienced patent lawyer from Schell IP. How Private AI Chats Became […]

Why We Are Entering New Era of Enforceable Patents for Start‑Ups and Established Companies Alike

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1. What Happened? On June 24, 2025 the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) jointly filed a rare Statement of Interest in Radian Memory Systems LLC v. Samsung pending in the Eastern District of Texas. The 24‑page brief urges the court to recognize that even a non‑manufacturing patent owner can suffer irreparable harmand therefore deserves the possibility […]