Theodore Shiells

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Theodore Shiells

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Education

J.D., University of California Law San Francisco, 1983

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, 1975

Practice Areas

Patents and Patent Enforcement

Business and Commercial Litigation

Intellectual Property Litigation

Internet and eCommerce

Technology & Data

Software & Copyrights

Trademarks

Theodore Shiells

Of Counsel

Theodore Shiells is a results-driven intellectual property attorney with years of partner-level big firm and boutique experience, including twelve years owning and managing his own firm. He counsels clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including prosecution and portfolio management and enforcement actions of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

A.V. Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Professional Activities

  • Dallas Young Lawyer’s Association, Committee Co-Chair, Leadership Class, 2005

  • Dallas Bar Association, Litigation, Energy Law and Appellate Sections

  • State Bar of Texas

  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Admitted to Practice

  • State Bar of Texas, 1996

  • New York State Bar, 1984

  • California State Bar, 1983

  • United States Patent Office, 1984

  • United States Supreme Court, 2010

  • Federal District Courts and Appellate Courts in Texas, New York, California, and various other states

Honors

  • A.V. Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Professional History

  • Klemchuk PLLC, Of Counsel, 2023-Present

  • Shiells Law Firm, P.C., 2011-Present

  • Carr LLP Dallas, Partner, 2001-2011

  • Gardere & Wynne Dallas, Partner, 1995-2001

  • Curtis, Morris & Stafford, P.C. New York NY, Associate 1983-1986 and Partner 1986-1995

Articles

  • "A Comprehensive Approach to IP Lawyering," Texas Lawyer; co-authored

  • "Wireless Applications Require a Comprehensive IP Protection Plan"; Dallas-Fort Worth TechBiz; co-authored

  • "In a Novel Ruling, the Sixth Circuit Holds that Attorneys May Be Liable in a Bivens Action if They've Seized Goods That Allegedly Infringe a Copyright or Trademark," National Law Journal; co-authored

  • "Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Planning For or Defending Against Damages in a Patent Infringement Case," American Bar Association; co-authored with Ann Fritsche

Volunteer Activities

  • Dallas Bar Association “Bar None” - Dallas Bar Association Fundraiser - Show Performer