Shelleaha L. Jonas

Shelleaha L. Jonas is a patent litigation attorney with a practice focused on complex intellectual property disputes, particularly within the automotive technology and life sciences sectors. Her experience encompasses federal district court litigation across the country, as well as post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Ms. Jonas is a Partner at Avantech Law, LLP, a firm specializing in intellectual property and technology law, where she handles both IP enforcement and defense. Her caseload primarily involves representing patent owners in infringement suits, as evidenced by her appearances as plaintiff's counsel in two tracked cases. While the provided data shows one defendant-side appearance, her overall pattern suggests a focus on asserting patent rights. Prior to joining Avantech Law, Ms. Jonas was associated with Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh & Lindquist, P.A.

Her notable representations include her role as counsel for AutoConnect Holdings LLC in ongoing patent infringement litigation against major automotive manufacturers. In AutoConnect Holdings LLC v. Ford Motor Company (D. Del.), a motion to dismiss against several asserted patents was denied, and the case was subsequently stayed pending the outcome of inter partes review (IPR) and ex parte review proceedings involving ten of the thirteen asserted patents. Similarly, in AutoConnect Holdings LLC v. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. et al. (E.D. Tex.), a motion for judgment on the pleadings brought by defendants was denied. The patents in these cases cover various aspects of network-connected vehicles, including in-vehicle multimedia systems, facial identification, and integration with platforms like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Ms. Jonas possesses significant experience with Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, including handling IPRs. She has represented AutoConnect Holdings LLC as the patent owner in IPRs initiated by Ford Motor Company. Her background as a licensed pharmacist further informs her practice, with experience in matters involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including an externship at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focusing on drug and device regulations. Ms. Jonas earned her J.D., magna cum laude, and Order of the Coif, from the University of Minnesota Law School, and holds a Pharm.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She is admitted to practice in Minnesota, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.