Steven M. Shape

Steven Shape is a highly accomplished attorney, partner and the Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at Omnus Law, with over four decades of experience in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret law, and IP litigation. A Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO, Steven has been instrumental in shaping IP strategies for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His expertise spans managing global IP portfolios, resolving complex intellectual property disputes, and negotiating world-wide licensing and technology transfer agreements.  

Throughout his career, Steven has successfully represented clients in high-profile patent and trademark cases before U.S. federal courts, the USPTO, and international tribunals, including proceedings before the International Trade Commission, European and Japanese Patent Offices. He has a track record of achieving favorable outcomes in over 100 Federal Court, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) actions and mediations. Steven’s ability to navigate the complexities of cutting-edge technologies—such as artificial intelligence, computer software and hardware, block chain, fintech, medical devices, chemical processes, and advanced manufacturing—makes him an invaluable partner for businesses seeking to protect and leverage their innovations.  

Steven has also advised on the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, helping companies secure, transfer, and maximize the value of their IP assets. A recognized thought leader in the field, Steven is an accomplished speaker and has published extensively on emerging IP issues, including AI-driven patent strategies and international IP enforcement. His dedication to client success, combined with his legal acumen, has earned him recognition as a trusted advisor and a leading voice in intellectual property law.