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What does patent pending mean?

January 27, 20230 min read

“Patent pending is like a coming soon sign for a patent” - Jeff Schell

What does Patent Pending mean?
Denver Patent Lawyer Jeff Schell explains:

Patent lawyer Jeff Schell with Schell IP explains what that phrase patent pending really means. Prior to founding Schell IP, Jeff led multiple multi-million dollar companies on the strength of the IP portfolios that he developed - successfully exiting two of them. He now works with innovators from his base in Colorado as a patent lawyer and innovation coach.

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Jeffrey Schell

Jeff’s mission is to transform innovative concepts into extraordinary companies. In 2019, top tier law firm Hall Estill acquired the rights to the Rocky Mountain Patent brand, where he became the director of its national Ventures Growth practice. Following his departure from Hall Estill, he founded Schell IP specifically to incorporate all aspects of artificial intelligence in a new model for an intellectual property law practice. Jeff attended Northwestern University, graduating with degrees in Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences and Economics in 2004. He subsequently earned his JD and masters degrees in International Studies and Medical Informatics. Jeff separately studied economics at Harvard University, and in 2007, was a delegate at the Harvard China-India Development & Relations Symposium. ColoradoBiz Magazine named Jeff one of the 25 "Most Influential Young Professionals in Colorado.” He was also a finalist for the Denver Post's "Colorado Innovator of the Year" and "Denver Trailblazer" awards. In 2017, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock invited Jeff to participate in Denver's official trade delegation to South Africa and Kenya. He also became elected President of TiE Denver, one of Colorado’s leading entrepreneur and angel investor ecosystems, from 2019-2020.

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