Partner and the Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at Omnus Law with deep experience in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret law, and IP litigation. Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO and a trusted advisor shaping IP strategies for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Recognized for managing global IP portfolios, resolving complex intellectual property disputes, and negotiating worldwide licensing and technology transfer agreements.

Our practice encompasses prosecution, litigation, licensing, monetization, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, antitrust, and cybersecurity matters for U.S. and international clients. We focus on providing businesses with a valued competitive advantage as their trusted advisor.We blend technological expertise and legal experience to help domestic and international clients grow their businesses. We have protected and defended patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property and business assets for clients throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia.We are licensed in Illinois, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the US Supreme Court, and the USPTO.Our focus is on providing each client with a comprehensive plan that supports their strategies, development, return on investment, and business growth goals.We look forward to speaking with you to assist in achieving your intellectual property and business goals.

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.

I continued my practice of intellectual property law started in 1982. I represented clients in litigation, and in United States and foreign patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution matters.I have successfully represented clients in complex business litigation focused on patent infringement claims, trademark, and Lanham Act claims, copyright claims, unfair competition claims, false advertising, trade secret claims, and related antitrust and business causes. I have served as counsel in a number of jury and bench trials and have extensive experience in all aspects of Federal Court litigation including preliminary injunctions, summary judgment, and appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.I counseled clients in transactions involving IP rights worldwide, including providing infringement, validity, and freedom-to-practice opinions and managing licensing programs in the U.S. and overseas. My expertise includes computer technology, database systems, cyber-security and data protection, e-commerce, audio and video (A/V) systems, multimedia and digital communications, heart mapping technologies, medical devices, semiconductor devices, telecommunications, electronic discharge machining (EDM), CNC systems, manufacturing, machining processes, fastener manufacturing and the mechanical arts.I am licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin and many federal courts, the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.I look forward to assisting with your patent, trademark, copyright, and business matters.Practice Areas Intellectual Property & TechnologyRegistered Patent Attorney (Registration No. 30,802)Electrical EngineerPrivate PilotAdmissionsIllinoisWisconsinUnited States Supreme CourtCourt of Appeals for the Federal CircuitSeventh Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Patent & Trademark Office

I have practiced intellectual property law since 1982 and have continually concentrated on intellectual property matters for corporations and entrepreneurs. I represent clients in litigation and in United States and foreign patent and trademark prosecution matters.I secure and enforce patent, trademark and other intellectual property rights, represent parties in related matters before the courts and administrative agencies, and advise clients in the full range of intellectual property law matters including scientific and technical affairs. I have obtained successful results for my clients before federal and state courts throughout the United States and in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. With an established international practice, I also have strong ties with experts in a variety of technology disciplines, further enhancing my abilities to serve clients' diverse needs. My practice is national and worldwide.I look forward to assisting with your patent, trademark, copyright and business matters. Please contact me with any legal needs.

I have continually been engaged in law practice concentrating on intellectual property matters for corporations and entrepreneurs.I secure and enforce patent, trademark and other intellectual property rights, represent parties in related matters before the courts and administrative agencies, and advises clients in the full range of intellectual property law matters including scientific and technical affairs. I have obtained successful results for my clients before federal and state courts throughout the United States and in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. With an established international practice, I also have strong ties with experts in a variety of technology disciplines, further enhancing my abilities to serve clients' diverse needs. My practice is national and worldwide.I look forward to assisting with your trademark, patent and copyright matters. Please contact me with any legal needs.

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Intellectual Property Law Practice including all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and business law including litigation, prosecution, licensing and general counselling.

Intellectual Property Law Practice including all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and business law including litigation, prosecution, licensing and general counselling.