Shelby Farrand is an intellectual property litigator focusing on trademark, copyright, and related commercial disputes involving the use of brands, content, and technology. She represents clients across a range of industries, including consumer products, internet, media, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, in federal district and appellate courts, spanning pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal.
Shelby's practice centers on dispute resolution and intellectual property protection. She has experience in trademark, copyright, false advertising, and trade dress litigation, including enforcement matters and related commercial disputes, like breach of contract and unfair competition. She also has experience in patent litigation, including work on claim construction and infringement and invalidity issues, which complements her broader intellectual property practice.
She maintains an active briefing practice and is experienced in developing clean arguments in complex IP matters. Shelby has drafted dispositive motions and appellate briefs, including before the Federal Circuit, as well as inter partes review petitions and briefs before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. This experience gives her a strategic perspective on parallel proceedings and the role of validity challenges in broader litigation strategy.
Shelby previously served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Lynn N. Hughes of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, where she drafted orders on dispositive motions, prepared bench memoranda, and observed civil and criminal proceedings. That experience informs her practical, court-focused approach to litigation and advocacy.
Before law school, Shelby worked in supply chain and manufacturing operations for a major brewing company, where she developed an appreciation for the business implications of litigation strategy and the power of a strong brand.
Outside the courtroom, Shelby enjoys visiting art museums, watching NFL football, and spending time with her dogs, Ralph and Lola.
