Jeff Schell, an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned patent attorney, merged his law practice with a major national law firm in 2018 following a successful exit from a medical device venture. With a diverse background, Jeff has been recognized as one of Biz Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Young Professionals” and was a finalist for The Post’s “Innovator of the Year” and “Trailblazer” awards. As a passionate advocate for innovation, Jeff leads a team at Schell IP, providing customized legal counsel to a select group of high-potential clients.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Licensed to Practice Law in Multiple State and Federal Courts
Jeff graduated from Northwestern University in 2004 with degrees in Engineering and Economics. He later earned his JD and master’s degrees in International Studies and Medical Informatics, and he also studied economics at Harvard University.
PROOV – Managing Director
After securing several key patents in women’s health testing, Jeff Schell guided Proov to generate millions in revenue and successfully completed a Series A round at a ~$40MM post-money valuation.
TranS1 – CEO
Following the acquisition of over 50 patent and trademark assets from NASDAQ-traded company TranS1 after its failed merger, Jeff contributed more than 25 additional patent and trademark filings. As CEO for several years, he led TranS1 to its first cash flow positive operations and ultimately achieved an eight-figure exit.
Rocky Mountain Patent – Founder
Jeff founded the well-known patent law firm Rocky Mountain Patent, which he merged with a major national law firm in 2018 after successfully exiting a separate medical device venture. He led the growth practice for the national firm for several years before returning to solo practice with Schell IP, where he continues to lead and advise other ventures.
TechStars, Boomtown Accelerator, University of Colorado
Jeff regularly serves as an advisor and educator for various recognized organizations and their members, and he remains on faculty at the University of Colorado.
TiE – President
TiE Global is one of the largest entrepreneurship organizations in the world, with a global investor group that plays a significant role in seed-stage investing. TiE’s mission focuses on leveraging the power of ideas to transform entrepreneurship and foster business growth through five pillars: mentoring, networking, education, incubation, and funding.
Biz Magazine recognized Jeff as 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 Mayor Michael Hancock invited Jeff to join the city’s official trade delegation to South Africa and Kenya.
Jeff has served as President of TiE and as a member of the Denver Downtown Partnership Economic Development Council. He has also represented various companies and charities on multiple boards.
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 more than 50 patent and trademark assets and contributing over 25 additional filings, Jeff Schell guided spinal implant manufacturer TranS1 to an eight-figure exit.
After securing several key patents in women's health testing, Jeff Schell led Proov to generate millions in revenue and successfully completed a Series A round at a ~$40M post-money valuation.
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