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Christian Jay Sanchelima

Christian Jay Sanchelima

Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. Since 1977
  • Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property ...
  • Florida
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Biography

As a partner at Sanchelima & Associates, P.A., I represent clients in all phases of intellectual property law, including trademark and patent filings, prosecution, and litigation. My practice also extends to franchise creation and compliance, franchise litigation, and complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract and partnership disagreements.

With an engineering background, I bring technical fluency to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software patent applications, enabling me to craft precise, enforceable protections across industries. I serve clients locally and internationally with the same unwavering commitment.

At Sanchelima & Associates, we don’t just handle cases — we build relationships. I live by our firm’s guiding principle: “We Don’t Have Cases, We Have Clients.”

Practice Areas
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Intellectual Property
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Patent and Trademark Attorney
Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. Since 1977
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Patent Agent
Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. Since 1977
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Law Clerk
Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. Since 1977
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Engineer
Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. Since 1977
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Engineering Intern
Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. Since 1977
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Education
University of Florida
B.S. (2009) | Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: Entreprship Technology Mentorship
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Awards
Scholastic Achicement
Florida International University College of Law
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 0107751
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Life of a Trademark Application
Avvo
Speaking Engagements
IP Law Section, Non-traditional trademarks
American Bar Association
Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Copyright Workshop
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Certifications
Patent Bar
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Websites & Blogs
Website
Sanchelima & Associates, P.A
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. My ex-husband has stolen my idea and has filed for a patent what can I do?
A: You can seek to invalidate their application for improper inventorship and seek to file your own if you're within the statutorily permissible time frame. Feel free to reach out with additional questions.
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Contact & Map
235 SW 42 Ave
Miami, FL 33134
US
Telephone: (305) 447-1617
Fax: (305) 445-8484
Monday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed