About Jesus
Jesus Sanchelima is a seasoned intellectual property attorney based in Miami, Florida. He co-founded Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. in 1977, becoming one of the first Hispanic registered patent attorneys in the United States. The firm, located at 235 SW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33134-1771, specializes in patent and trademark law. It offers a range of services to clients, including mid-size retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and major international companies. This clients reflects the firm’s commitment to providing tailored legal solutions in the complex field of intellectual property. Mr. Sanchelima earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors from the University of Florida in 1971.
He then pursued his legal education at the University of Miami School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1977. His technical background in engineering provides a solid foundation for his practice in intellectual property law. This lets the attorney handle the details of patent applications and trademark registrations effectively. Admitted to the Florida Bar on May 31, 1977, he is also authorized to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Throughout his career, Mr. Sanchelima has been actively involved in various aspects of intellectual property law, including litigation, prosecution, and appeals.
His experience enables him to handle complex cases with confidence and precision. He has contributed to the field by authoring articles in the Trademark Reporter, addressing critical intellectual property issues that impact businesses and innovators alike. His insights have been valuable to both legal practitioners and clients handling the requirements of intellectual property rights. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Sanchelima serves as an adjunct professor at Florida International University. In this role, he shares his expertise with law students, helping to shape the next generation of legal professionals. His commitment to education and mentorship reflects his dedication to the field of intellectual property law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mr.
Sanchelima effectively serves clients, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to quality legal representation. Mr. Sanchelima's professional affiliations include membership in several esteemed organizations, such as the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Inter-American Association of Industrial Property (ASIPI), the Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA). The International Trademark Association (INTA). In 2008, he received a public reprimand from The Florida Bar for having an associate sign an agreement that would have prohibited him from practicing intellectual property law in Miami-Dade County for a year upon leaving the firm, which violated a rule of The Florida Bar. Despite this setback, his contributions to the field continue to resonate, reinforcing his status as a respected figure in intellectual property law.
