About Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A.
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. is a law firm devoted to the intellectual property needs of high technology companies. Our attorneys concentrate in the areas of patent protection, patent infringement and validity counseling, and licensing. From the firm's Twin Cities office, we serve clients in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, across the United States and internationally.
With solid electronics, software, chemical, mechanical, materials and medical device backgrounds, our attorneys have obtained patent protection for inventions ranging from microprocessors to neurological stimulators.
A combination of legal skill, technical knowledge, and corporate experience helps us craft intellectual property strategies that serve the business objectives of our clients. At Shumaker & Sieffert, we know your technology and have mastered the legal issues that impact it.
News
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Shumaker & Sieffert Obtains Issuance of Over 500 U.S. Patents
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June 23rd, 2009
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Shumaker & Sieffert has obtained issuance of more than 500 U.S. Patents in the firm’s name as legal representative. In addition, Shumaker & Sieffert has drafted hundreds of patent applications and assisted in prosecution of patents that have been filed directly by individual clients.
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Shumaker & Sieffert Obtains Issuance of Over 400 U.S. Patents
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December 16th, 2008
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Shumaker & Sieffert has obtained issuance of more than 400 U.S. Patents in the firm’s name as legal representative. In addition, Shumaker & Sieffert has assisted in the prosecution of many more issued patents in other entities' names as well.
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Shumaker & Sieffert Sponsors the 2008 Attractive Nuisance Tour
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October 3rd, 2008
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Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. is a sponsor of the Sixth Annual Attractive Nuisance Tour, taking place on October 3, 2008, at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis. The Attractive Nuisance Tour is a benefit rock concert featuring bands that include at least one lawyer. The concert benefits the Minnesota Justice Foundation and the Hennepin County Bar Foundation. www.attractivenuisancetour.org
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Shumaker & Sieffert Sponsors Neighborhood House Community Organization
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September 19th, 2008
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Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. is a proud sponsor of Neighborhood House, a community organization whose mission is to help people, families, and organizations develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in diverse communities. Neighborhood House achieves its mission in partnership with individuals, families and organizations by meeting essential human needs, facilitating active participation in community life, and providing access to additional community resources and programs. www.neighb.org
Shumaker & Sieffert hosted a table at the Neighborhood House Sixth Annual Embrace the Dream Fundraising Breakfast on September 19, 2008.
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Patent Practice Seminar
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September 9th, 2008
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Steve Shumaker and
Kent Sieffert are teaching Patent Practice as a seminar at the
University of Minnesota Law School. This is the eighth year that Steve and Kent have taught the seminar as adjunct professors. The seminar focuses on preparation and prosecution practice of U.S. and foreign patent applications as well as patent portfolio management strategies.
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New Associate Joins Shumaker & Sieffert
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September 3rd, 2008
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Brian Dawley recently joined the firm as a patent attorney. Brian will assist in the firm’s electronics, software and medical device practice areas.
