Dennis K. Shelton, Member
Mr. Shelton joined the firm as a Member in 1988 and has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property law. His primary focus is patent procurement in the rapidly expanding fields of biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical research, and chemistry. In addition to his patent work, Mr. Shelton provides vital counsel regarding patent portfolio evaluation, technology transfer and licensing; and patentability, infringement and product clearance opinions.
Education
- J.D., University of Denver, 1975
- Post-graduate study in MBA Program, Washington State University, 1970-1972
- B.S., with Honors, Biochemistry, Washington State University, 1970
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 1988 to present - Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL
Division Patent Counsel, 1981 to 1988 - Klaas & Law, Denver, CO
Founding Partner, 1975 to 1981 - Marathon Oil Company, Littleton, CO
Patent Trainee/Patent Agent, 1972 to 1975
Bar and Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
- Supreme Court, State of Washington
- Supreme Court, State of Colorado
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit/ Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
- United States District Court, District of Colorado
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Affiliations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- American Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association
- King County Bar Association
