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Chad Henson assists clients in all legal matters related to patents and other areas of intellectual property litigation and other business litigation. He has built substantial experience in patent damages and the intersection of patent law with administrative and antitrust law. He works with industry clients, financial institutions, and law firms to analyze and solve complex problems at the intersection of law and economics and has litigated cases involving a broad range of technologies, including lighting, optics, wireless networking, machine-to-machine communication, and consumer electronics.. Before entering private practice, Chad held academic and research positions at nationally recognized institutions around the United States, including the University of Illinois, Washington University in St. Louis, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, the Property and Environment Research Center, and the Institute for Humane Studies. He has also served as a consultant to professional and academic research institutions, law firms, and financial services firms, and his scholarly work has been published in leading journals in the fields of law, economics, and finance. He has also given presentations on patent damages, use of data analytics to predict judicial decision-making, and economic analysis of law at various conferences and seminars.. Chad previously spent time as senior litigation counsel for a company focused on providing in-house legal solutions to individual inventors and small companies to monetize their intellectual property.. Highlights of Chad’s experience include:. Obtained en banc ruling that the 35 U.S.C. § 314(b) prohibition on appeals of decisions to institute inter partes review does not preclude review of the timeliness of an IPR petition under § 315(b), reversing multiple panel decisions.Represented plaintiffs in patent infringement action as member of four-attorney team that secured a $25 million settlement just prior to trial and obtained over $100,000 in fees on a motion to compel.Represented plaintiff in suits arising out of undisclosed liabilities in merger transaction. Obtained multimillion dollar-settlements from former stockholders, then brought suit against officers in negligent misrepresentation action and defense of counterclaims for fraud, obtaining successful settlement.Represented plaintiff in patent infringement action as member of three-attorney team, obtaining favorable settlement following grant of summary judgment of infringement and Daubert ruling striking defendants’ damages expert.PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS“Patent Infringement: A Legal and Economic Outlook,” The Knowledge Group, March 2017“SEC Enforcement in the PIPE Market: Actions and Consequences,” Journal of Banking & Finance, Vol 42, 2014“Judging Bias in Competitive Academic Debate: The Effects of Region, Sex and Side,” Contemporary Economic Policy, 2014“Law & Economics of the Legal Profession,” ECON 4550/5550, University of North Texas, 2014-2020 (annual lecture)“Regulatory Effectiveness in Onshore and Offshore Financial Centers,” Virginia Journal of International Law, 2013“Regulatory Effectiveness in OFCs,” IFC Review, 2012“Bringing Debate into the Classroom,” Liberty & the Art of Teaching Workshop, George Mason University, July 2012“SEC Enforcement of the PIPE Market: Actions and Consequences,” American Law & Economics Association 22nd Annual Meeting, Stanford Law School, May 2012“Judicial Politics and Judicial Virtue,” Humane Studies Fellows Research Colloquium, Alexandria, VA, November 2011“Regulatory Intensity and Offshore Financial Centers,” Scholarship and a Free Society, Bryn Mawr College, June 2011“Judging CERCLA: an Empirical Analysis of Circuit Court Decision-Making,” Journal of Applied Economics, 2010“An Overview of Caribbean Securities Exchanges,” Cayman Financial Review, October 2010MEMBERSHIPSCollege of the State Bar of Texas, 2017-2018DISTINCTIONSTexas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2017-2018

Chair, Intellectual Property Practice | Omnus LawRegistered Patent Attorney – Lake Forest, IL. Steven Shape is a highly accomplished attorney and the Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at Omnus Law. Based in Lake Forest, IL, Steven brings over 40 years of experience in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP litigation. A Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO, Steven has successfully guided clients through complex IP matters across diverse industries and international jurisdictions.. Steven’s practice focuses on patent prosecution, trademark registration, IP portfolio management, and intellectual property litigation. He has represented clients in high-stakes proceedings before U.S. federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), as well as global forums including the European Patent Office and Japanese Patent Office.. From AI and software to blockchain, fintech, medical devices, chemical processes, and advanced manufacturing, Steven offers strategic counsel on protecting innovations and enforcing IP rights. His clients range from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and he has deep expertise in negotiating licensing agreements and technology transfers on a global scale.. Steven also advises on the intellectual property dimensions of mergers and acquisitions, helping businesses secure and monetize their intangible assets. A published author and frequent speaker on topics like AI-driven patent strategies and global IP enforcement, Steven is a recognized thought leader in the field.. When not practicing law, Steven enjoys flying as a private pilot, refereeing ice hockey games, and working hands-on with computer systems and audio/video technologies.. Whether you're seeking to protect your innovations, resolve an IP dispute, or navigate a complex licensing deal, Steven Shape offers the experience and insight to help you succeed.. Practice Areas:

Sarah Matthews prepares and prosecutes patent applications, including those related to chemical arts and medical devices. Mrs. Matthews also prepares opinions for clients regarding the patentability, validity, and infringement of United States patents. She has worked on diverse intellectual property litigation issues, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secrets, and copyrights. Ms. Matthews has represented clients on both sides of patent infringement suits, including non-practicing entities enforcing patents and defendants accused of patent infringement.. Outside the office Ms. Matthews enjoys outdoor activites such as backpacking, skiing, hiking, and camping. She has backpacked the 93-mile Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier.

Providing excellence in intellectual property litigation.

I help attorneys at my firm with a variety of intellectual property work for our firm's clients.  I also help clients resolve conflicts relating to intellectual property, whether they are being accused of infringing someone else's intellectual property rights or have intellectual property rights that someone else appears to be infringing.  This involves things like helping write or reply to cease-and-desist letters and lawsuits about intellectual property rights.

Trial lawyer with 17 years experience assisting businesses and individuals with their most complex legal problems in courtrooms across the United States.  I look forward to the opportunity to assist you with your case.

As a principal attorney at the Harbor Law Group, I represent clients in intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark and copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, business torts, and breaches of contract.  I have handled numerous trademark oppositions and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.  I am well versed in alternate dispute resolution proceedings.I graduated in the top 5% of my class at Baylor Law School and served as a law clerk to the Honorable David C. Godbey, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (2002-2003).I have a degree in chemical engineering from Columbia University and worked as a process and project engineer at a prominent chemical and gas company prior to entering law school.

John D. Simmons is an intellectual property attorney and licensed professional engineer in Delaware. His practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret litigation, and IP transactions. He has litigated cases across more than 25 federal districts and regularly appears before the PTAB and TTAB in post-grant and trademark proceedings at the USPTO.. John is also an inventor with patents in instrumentation and software. His technical background spans electrical engineering, process control, power systems, and software systems.

Formerly a DuPont scientist, I am now a patent lawyer with a Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® peer review rating. My career is focused on patent procurement and resolving patent disputes, mostly patent litigation. I began my legal career in New York City at a preeminent IP firm with a great track record of serving some of the most illustrious American inventors, including Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Edwin Land, and the Wright brothers. In 2004, I relocated to Delaware, a state with its own proud tradition of innovation.. Throughout my career I've focused on securing and enforcing infringed patent rights and defending those wrongfully accused of infringement, in district courts across the United States.   I've been on the successful side of some of the largest patent litigations ever tried.  I've lead decisive expert examinations in patent jury trials and co-counseled many clients to victories through trial and through favorable early settlements.. I am an associate editor and co-author of two textbooks published by the American Bar Assocation (ABA) on the special procedures of pharmaceutical patent litigation ("ANDA Litigation").. I also assist innovative companies in protecting their inventions by obtaining patents in the first instance, through my certification as a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.  I've helped clients obtain patents in technologies ranging from chemical innovations to improve light reflection to advanced integrations in multi-channel software platforms.

John Ryan is a registered patent attorney with more than 30 years of experience in handling matters involving litigation, due diligence, licensing, opinion work (e.g., infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate opinions) portfolio management, and patent preparation and prosecution. He has worked in a wide variety of technical disciplines including chemistry, biotechnology, medical device, biologics, in-vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, catalytic antibodies and antibody engineering, antibiotics, veterinary compounds, genetics, protein/proteomics, drug delivery, vaccines, health care, dental and aerospace adhesives, dental and surgical devices, automotive devices, telecommunication, and electronic devices and computers.. John previously served as vice president and chief patent counsel for an international diagnostic company.. John was also an adjunct professor at Albany Law School and taught courses on the licensing of intellectual property.

Rich Vasquez is currently lead counsel for technology companies in
several global patent infringement cases in the U.S. federal courts. He
represents and counsels technology and non-technology clients on patent
and complex litigation matters and strategic issues relating to
litigation avoidance. He manages all phases of dispute avoidance and
resolution from preventive counseling to mediation, arbitration,
trials, and appeals. In 2006, Rich was recognized by the East Bay Business Times among 14 attorneys named Top Attorneys in the Region and was the only
one in Business & Technology Litigation. He has been selected a
fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America.

Experienced Patent Law attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patent Law attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.