Chris Sanchelima
Strategic Partner
Practice Areas:
Overview
Chris Sanchelima is a
Registered Patent Attorney based in Miami, FL. Mr. Sanchelima concentrates
his practice in Patent and Trademark Prosecution and Intellectual Property
Litigation. He has experience in trademark cancellation and opposition
proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. He
has been involved in domestic and international intellectual property
licensing, franchise agreements and related assignment requirements. Mr.
Sanchelima advised on intellectual aspects in commercial transactions
including acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures for US and International
entities.
Mr. Sanchelima has worked
with multiple clients in the blockchain/DLT space, helping to secure
trademarks and patents across dozens of jurisdictions. He worked at Rockwell
Collins and developed and implemented optimization strategies for the
assembly lines of various products for aircraft equipment. While working at
Coca-Cola Enterprises he designed several environmentally friendly LEED
initiatives.
Mr. Sanchelima is admitted
to practice in Florida and before the United States Patent & Trademark
Office. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Intellectual
Property Law Association of South Florida, Asociación Interamericana de la
Propiedad Intelectual (ASIPI), Belen Alumni Lawyers Section, INTA
(International Trademark Association), and the Cuban American Bar
Association (CABA).
He is fluent in English and Spanish and conversational Portuguese.
Education
- University of Florida, B.A.
- Florida International University School of Law, J.D.
Bar Admission
- Florida