Jeff Schell, a seasoned entrepreneur and experienced patent attorney, seamlessly merged his law practice with a major national law firm in 2018 after a successful exit from a medical device venture. With diverse experience, Jeff’s accolades include being named one of Biz Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Young Professionals” and a finalist for the Post’s “Innovator of the Year” and “Trailblazer” awards. As a dedicated advocate for innovation, Jeff offers tailored legal counsel to a select group of promising clients.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court, District of Colorado
United States District Court
Michigan, Colorado
Jeff attended Northwestern University, graduating with degrees in Engineering 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.
PROOV – Managing Director
After obtaining several key patents related to women’s health testing, Jeff Schell guided Proov through millions of dollars in revenues and a Series A round at a ~$40MM post money-valuation.
TranS1 – CEO
After acquiring over 50 patent and trademark assets of NASDAQ-traded company TranS1 following its failed merger, Jeff contributed over 25 additional patent and trademark filings. As the CEO for several years, Jeff led the spinal implant maker TranS1 to its first cash flow positive operations, and ultimately, an eight figure exit.
Rocky Mountain Patent – Founder
Originally the founder of prominent patent law firm Rocky Mountain Patent, he merged the practice with a major national law firm in 2018 following his successful exit in a separate medical device firm. Jeff led the ventures growth practice for the national firm for several years before returning to solo practice with Schell IP and leading and advising other ventures.
TechStars, Boomtown Accelerator, University of Colorado
Jeff continues to regularly serve as an advisor and teacher to many recognized organizations and their members. He remains on faculty at the University of Colorado.
TiE – President
TiE global is one of the worlds’ largest entrepreneurship organizations. Its global investor group remains a force in seed-stage investing. TiE’s mission is centered on leveraging the power of ideas to change the face of entrepreneurship and growing business through our five pillars; mentoring, networking, education, incubating and funding.
Biz Magazine named Jeff one of the 25 “Most Influential Young Professionals.” He was also a finalist for the Post’s “Innovator of the Year” and “Trailblazer” awards. In 2017, Denver, Colorado Mayor Michael Hancock invited Jeff to participate in Denver’s official trade delegation to South Africa and Kenya.
Jeff has served as the President of TiE, a member of the Denver Downtown Partnership Economic Development Council, and has been a representative on multiple boards of companies and charities.
Business Journal , Ventures Growth Practice Leadership
Business Journal, TranS1 Spotlight
Yahoo Finance, Erez Capital Adds 40 Venture Partners and Announces Funding Commitment
Cision, Proov to Expand Line With Funding Commitment
Biz, TiE Launches Startup Power Rankings
MKA Insights, Venture Consulting
Daily Camera, Proov Raises $9.7M in Series A round
Over $50M generated and raised for clients and for closely held entities
of patents allowed and acquired
After acquiring over 50 patent and trademark assets, and contributing over 25 additional patent and trademark filings, Jeff Schell led spinal implant maker TranS1 to an eight figure exit.
After obtaining several key patents related to women's health testing, Jeff Schell guided Proov through millions of dollars in revenues and a Series A round at a ~$40MM post money-valuation.
Michigan Patent Office Locations:
206 E Huron St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
10850 E Traverse Hwy
Suite 4400
Traverse City, MI 49684
77 Monroe Center St. NW
Suite 600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Learn how the entrepreneurial experience and legal expertise of patent lawyer Jeff Schell provides highly unique advantages for our clients.