Partner
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
My practice encompasses prosecution, litigation, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and licensing for U.S. and international clients. I focus on providing businesses with a competitive advantage.I have helped clients protect their ideas in a variety of corporate disciplines and technologies throughout the world. I aim to help my clients grow their key business assets while supporting their business strategies.I blend my technological expertise and legal experience to help my domestic and international clients grow their businesses. I have protected and defended patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property and business assets for clients throughout the U.S. and in Japan, Germany, UK, United Arab Emirates, China, and Korea.I maintain a trusted relationship with each client, delivering valuable information and strategic recommendations that help navigate a successful path forward for their long-term growth.Since 1982, I have accumulated legal experience in business, intellectual property, technology, antitrust and cybersecurity matters. I support a wide range of client needs across the globe, including:IP protectionNegotiation, mediation, settlement, and litigation of complex business, patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, unfair competition, and false advertising claims;Licensing and patent strategy development;Monetization of IP;Portfolio management and expansion;Identifying portfolio gaps for potential value;Determining patent and trademark viability;Freedom-to-practice strategy and development.I am licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, the US Supreme Court, and the USPTO. I regularly assist clients with mergers and acquisitions, management, and operation strategies. My focus is on providing each client with a comprehensive plan that supports their strategies, development, and business growth goals.Please contact me at smshape@gmail.com and 847-971-4310.