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Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A.
1625 Radio Drive
Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55125
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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 & Events
FOUR NEW ASSOCIATES JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT August 26th, 2010
Four new associates recently joined Shumaker & Sieffert. Darcy L. Grunwald (BSEE/JD) and David Priem (BSEE/JD) will support firm clients in the electronics, software and telecommunication areas. Ryan Kobs (MS BME/JD) will assist the firm’s medical device practice. Christopher Karlen (BBA IS/JD) will support clients in the software and e-commerce areas. All four associates will focus on patent prosecution and infringement counseling.
SANDERS GWIN PROVIDES PATENT PROSECUTION TRAINING TO NEW ATTORNEYS AT AIPLA BOOT CAMP August 25th, 2010
Shumaker & Sieffert principal, H. Sanders Gwin, Jr., was a featured speaker at the AIPLA Boot Camp (“practical prosecution training for new lawyers”) in Alexandria, Virginia on August 25, 2010. Sanders discussed legal issues relating to patent inventorship, and has presented at the AIPLA Boot Camp for the past five years.
STEVE SHUMAKER DISCUSSES BILSKI AT LES August 17th, 2010
On Aug. 17, 2010, Shumaker & Sieffert principal, Steve Shumaker, delivered a presentation to the Minneapolis chapter of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) on the recent Bilski v. Kappos decision by the United States Supreme Court concerning patent subject matter eligibility. Steve discussed the recent history of subject matter eligibility under the Patent Act, and the potential impact of the Bilski decision on inventions relating to software, e-commerce, business methods, and medical diagnostic processes.
PATENT APPLICATIONS FILED BY SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT August 2nd, 2010
Shumaker & Sieffert filed over 850 patent applications in 2009. To date, the firm has over 700 patents issued listing Shumaker & Sieffert as the representative, and over 1200 published patent applications. Attorneys of the firm have also assisted in the preparation and prosecution of many applications filed directly by others.
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS July 13th, 2010
Shumaker & Sieffert is proud to have sponsored the University of Minnesota Law School Theatre of the Relatively Talentless (TORT) production of "A Midsemester Night's Dream" and the Race for Justice this year. Minnesota Law School students participating in TORT produce an annual musical show, while the Race for Justice raises money to subsidize education debts for dedicated, low-paid public interest attorneys.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT SPONSORS CHARITY 5K RUN May 8th, 2010
Shumaker & Sieffert was proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Wooly Run in St. Paul, MN. The Wooly Run is a charity 5K run that supports the efforts of Medicine for Sick Children - a local foundation that provides medicines and medical supplies directly to needy children and pediatric clinics in some of the poorest countries in Africa. True to the run's name, 13 employees and friends of the firm braved the unseasonably chilly weather to run for the cause.
NEW ASSOCIATE JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT March 24th, 2010
Jeffrey Joseph recently joined the firm as an associate attorney. Jeff is a registered patent attorney and will assist in the firm's electrical and medical device practice areas.
NEW ASSOCIATES JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT March 5th, 2010
Thomas Francis and Kraig Jakobsen recently joined the firm as associate attorneys. Thomas will assist in the firm's medical device and electrical practice areas, and Kraig will assist in the firm's software and electrical practice areas.
NEW ASSOCIATES JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT October 30th, 2009
Michael Mischnick, Michael Buschbach, and Benjamin Wutt recently joined the firm as associate attorneys. Michael Mischnick was previously a litigation associate at Fish & Richardson. Michael Buschbach and Benjamin Wutt successfully passed the Minnesota Bar Examination recently and are now working at the firm full time.
NEW ASSOCIATE JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT September 28th, 2009
Dima Moussa recently joined the firm as a patent attorney. Dima will assist in the firm’s electronics, software, and medical device practice areas.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT SPONSORS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION September 25th, 2009
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 will be hosting a table at the Neighborhood House Seventh Annual Embrace the Dream Fundraising Breakfast on September 25, 2009.
NEW ASSOCIATE JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT September 8th, 2009
Robert Ray recently joined the firm as a patent attorney. Rob will assist in the firm’s electronics, software, and medical device practice areas.
PATENT PROSECUTION SEMINAR September 8th, 2009
Steve Shumaker and Kent Sieffert are teaching Patent Practice as a seminar at the University of Minnesota Law School. This is the ninth 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.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT DONATING TO JOSEPH'S COAT August 10th, 2009
Shumaker & Sieffert is proud to support Joseph's Coat of St. Paul, Minnesota. Shumaker & Sieffert will be holding a drive to collect school supplies for children of all ages to be donated to Joseph's Coat.

Joseph's Coat provides essential goods and services to disadvantaged individuals and families with a variety of life challenges. Joseph's Coat is a free store providing goods and services to those in need, in an environment of dignity and respect. For more information about Joseph's Coat, please visit www.josephscoatmn.org.
JENNIFER ROGERS TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIR OF AIPLA SUBCOMMITTEE July 22nd, 2009
Jennifer Rogers has been asked to serve as Co-Chair of the CITRIX Platforms subcommittee of the AIPLA Online Programs committee. Jennifer has been actively involved in the AIPLA Online Programs Committee since 2006. In the past, Jennifer participated as a panelist in the Women in IP Law committee meeting "Business Plan Boot Camp" at the 2007 AIPLA Spring Meeting in Boston.
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS July 17th, 2009
Shumaker & Sieffert, at present, is actively seeking experienced patent attorneys with an electrical engineering background. Qualified applicants should direct inquiries to:

Steven J. Shumaker
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A.
1625 Radio Drive, Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55125

shumaker@ssiplaw.com
MICHAEL BUSCHBACH AND BENJAMIN WUTT TO JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT July 13th, 2009
Michael Buschbach and Benjamin Wutt have agreed to join Shumaker & Sieffert as associates in the fall after completion of the Minnesota Bar Examination. Michael and Ben were law clerks of the firm while they were students at the University of Minnesota Law School. They graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2009 and are now studying for the Minnesota Bar. Previously, Michael worked as an engineer for Battelle at the Department of Energy’s Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, and Ben assisted the legal department at Seagate and developed software for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
NEW TECHNICAL SPECIALIST JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT July 6th, 2009
Claire Edlebeck has joined Shumaker & Sieffert as a technical specialist. Claire will assist in the firm's patent prosecution practice in the medical device arts.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT OBTAINS ISSUANCE OF OVER 500 U.S. PATENTS June 23rd, 2009
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.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT OBTAINS ISSUANCE OF OVER 400 U.S. PATENTS December 16th, 2008
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.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT SPONSORS THE 2008 ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE TOUR October 3rd, 2008
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
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT SPONSORS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION September 19th, 2008
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.
PATENT PRACTICE SEMINAR September 9th, 2008
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.
NEW ASSOCIATE JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT September 3rd, 2008
Brian Dawley recently joined the firm as an associate attorney. Brian will assist in the firm’s electronics, software, and medical device practice areas.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER EVENTS June 12th, 2008
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. recognizes the importance of giving back to the community. In June 2008, Shumaker & Sieffert held a successful employee community service drive to collect donations of personal hygiene items to be donated to Joseph's Coat. Joseph's Coat serves people whose life challenges have left them in need of essential goods and services. Since 1989, Joseph's Coat has been serving our neediest neighbors in Saint Paul, Minnesota and the surrounding Twin Cities communities. Their free store provides clothing, household items, personal hygiene products, and children’s items.

Also in June 2008, Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. organized volunteer outings of two teams of ten employees to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children, a non-profit organization committed to feeding starving children. The approach if Feed My Starving Children is simple: volunteers of all ages hand-pack meals designed especially for starving children, and FMSC ships the meals to more than 50 countries around the world.
JASON KELLY NAMED SHAREHOLDER January 1st, 2008
Jason Kelly has been named a shareholder of Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. Jason has been with the firm since 2002, and focuses on patent prosecution and infringement counseling in the medical device and electronics arts.
NEW ASSOCIATES JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT November 8th, 2007
Five new associates join Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. Raymond Berdie, Matthew Gage, Gregory Albin, Ambar Nayate and Jeffrey Wilford recently joined the firm as patent attorneys. Ray, Matt, Greg and Ambar will assist in the firm’s electronics, software and medical device practice areas. Jeff will assist in the firm’s chemical, materials and medical device practice areas.
STEVE SHUMAKER NAMED 2006 MINNESOTA SUPERLAWYER May 1st, 2006
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Steve Shumaker a Minnesota Superlawyer for 2006 in the field of Intellectual Property. Steve's designation as a Superlawyer is the result of a survey of more than 12,000 lawyers across the State of Minnesota. About five percent of Minnesota lawyers were named Superlawyers. Superlawyer profiles will appear in the August 2006 issues of Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly.
KELLY PATRICK FITZGERALD NAMED 2005 MINNESOTA RISING STAR August 1st, 2005
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Kelly Fitzgerald a Minnesota Rising Star for 2005 in the field of Intellectual Property.
KAREN SORENSON JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT April 1st, 2005
Karen Sorenson has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as a patent prosecution specialist.
CARYL HARRIMAN JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT April 1st, 2005
Caryl Harriman has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as a patent prosecution specialist.
RYAN KOBS JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT January 1st, 2005
Ryan Kobs has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as a technology specialist.
DANIEL LUND JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT January 1st, 2005
Daniel Lund has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as an associate.
SANDERS GWIN JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT January 1st, 2005
Sanders Gwin has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as a principal.
SHUMAKER, SIEFFERT AND BARTINGALE NAMED TO WHO'S WHO IN MINNESOTA IP June 1st, 2004
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine will include Steve Shumaker, Kent Sieffert and Kari Bartingale in its list of Who's Who in Minnesota IP for 2004. The list includes a number of patent, trademark and copyright attorneys practicing in the State of Minnesota.
SUMMER ASSOCIATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT June 1st, 2004
Jennifer Rogers and Daniel Lund, students at the University of Minnesota Law School, will join Shumaker & Sieffert as 2004 summer associates. Mike Ostrom, a technical specialist at the firm and law student at the University of Minnesota, also will participate in the summer associate program.
STEVE SHUMAKER NAMED 2004 MINNESOTA SUPERLAWYER June 1st, 2004
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Steve Shumaker a Minnesota Superlawyer for 2004 in the field of Intellectual Property. Steve's designation as a Superlawyer is the result of a survey of more than 12,000 lawyers across the State of Minnesota. About five percent of Minnesota lawyers were named Superlawyers. Superlawyer profiles will appear in the August 2004 issues of Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly.
STEVE SHUMAKER & KENT SIEFFERT SPEAK ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY September 1st, 2003
Steve Shumaker & Kent Sieffert recently spoke at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Their lecture was entitled "Introduction to Intellectual Property," and described the various forms of intellectual property and corporate strategies for developing intellectual property portfolios. The lecture also describes the function of various corporate documents and activities relating to intellectual property, including employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance searches, patentability searches, invalidity opinions, and infringement actions.
KARI BARTINGALE SPEAKS ON PATENT PROTECTION September 1st, 2003
Kari Bartingale recently spoke at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Kari's lecture was entitled "Introduction to Patent Law," and described the procedures and requirements for obtaining U.S. and international patent rights. Topics included types of patent applications, technical subject matter that may be patented, patentability searches and analysis of prior art, working with patent counsel for preparation of patent specifications and claim drafting, determination of inventorship, prosecuting the application to issuance before the patent office, preservation of foreign rights, the PCT patent application, and national stage foreign applications.
ADAM ANDERSON JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT July 1st, 2003
Adam Anderson has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as a technology specialist.
DARCY GRUNWALD JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT AS A TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST June 10th, 2003
Darcy Grunwald has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as a Technology Specialist. Darcy has a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin and assists the firm’s attorneys in patent prosecution matters.
KARI BARTINGALE JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT AS ASSOCIATE June 1st, 2003
Kari Bartingale has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as an associate. Kari's practice focuses on patent prosecution in the electrical and computer arts. Prior to joining Shumaker & Sieffert, Kari was a patent attorney at Merchant & Gould, and at 3M.
SHUMAKER AND SIEFFERT NAMED TO WHO'S WHO IN MINNESOTA IP June 1st, 2003
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Steve Shumaker and Kent Sieffert to its list of Who's Who in Minnesota IP for 2003 for the second year running. The list includes a number of patent, trademark and copyright attorneys practicing in the State of Minnesota.
KENT SIEFFERT NAMED MINNESOTA SUPERLAWYER June 1st, 2003
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Kent Sieffert a Minnesota Superlawyer for 2003 in the field of Intellectual Property. Kent's designation as a Superlawyer is the result of a survey of more than 12,000 lawyers across the State of Minnesota. About five percent of Minnesota lawyers were named Superlawyers. Superlawyer profiles will appear in the August 2003 issues of Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly.
SHUMAKER AND SIEFFERT USING 3M’S RFID SMART SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK PHYSICAL FILES December 10th, 2002
Shumaker and Sieffert has adopted 3M RFID Smart Solutions, providing them immediate location information on all of the firm’s case folders.

The firm’s paralegals, Shirley Betlach and Samantha Rupert, have found that the system saves time in pulling files for daily docketing, and reduces time spent searching for misplaced files. They have come to depend on the system for providing accurate location information for all of their folders.

“With this technology, we have excellent control and management of our client’s material,” stated Kent Sieffert, “and my staff is able to focus on higher value work than locating file folders.”

Using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, users can easily track the location and movement of folders. Folders can be detected and checked out to locations by simply passing them over the 3M Smart Pad readers placed in key locations in the office. A 3M Smart Handheld reader is used to periodically inventory the location of active files throughout the offices. A simple File Locator application makes it easy to look up the current location, or see past history of locations, for any file folder in the office. For more information see the 3M SmartID website.
KENT SIEFFERT NAMED MINNESOTA RISING STAR October 1st, 2002
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Kent Sieffert a Minnesota Rising Star for 2002 in the field of Intellectual Property. Rising Star profiles will appear in the December 2002 issue of Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine.
KENT SIEFFERT SPEAKS ON INTERNATIONAL IP PROTECTION July 23rd, 2002
Kent Sieffert recently spoke at a CLE offered by All District Legal Education, entitled "Practicing in a Global Economy." Kent's lecture, "Building an International Intellectual Property Portfolio," covered differences among international intellectual property laws, and strategies for developing a strong portfolio.
SIEFFERT AND SHUMAKER NAMED TO WHO'S WHO IN MINNESOTA IP July 23rd, 2002
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Kent Sieffert and Steve Shumaker to its list of Who's Who in Minnesota IP for 2002. The list includes a number of patent, trademark and copyright attorneys practicing in the State of Minnesota.
STEVE SHUMAKER NAMED MINNESOTA SUPERLAWYER July 23rd, 2002
Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine has named Steve Shumaker a Minnesota Superlawyer for 2002 in the field of Intellectual Property. Steve's designation as a Superlawyer is the result of a survey of more than 12,000 lawyers across the State of Minnesota. About five percent of Minnesota lawyers were named Superlawyers. Superlawyer profiles will appear in the August 2002 issues of Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly.
JASON D. KELLY JOINS SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT AS ASSOCIATE February 13th, 2002
Jason Kelly has joined the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert as an associate. Jason holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a J.D., both from the University of Iowa. Jason will assist Shumaker & Sieffert attorneys in patent protection and infringement counseling matters. Previously, he was an associate with Fish & Richardson, where he concentrated on patent litigation.
KENT SIEFFERT SPEAKS ON PATENT HARMONIZATION January 23rd, 2002
Kent Sieffert of Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. recently spoke to MBA students at the University of St. Thomas concerning harmonization of national patent laws, and the challenges in securing international patent protection. The Shumaker & Sieffert attorneys are experienced in the pursuit of patent protection in the United States and around the world, and have forged relationships with patent agents in other countries to support the international patent filing strategies of the firm's clients.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT SPONSORS NETSUDS EVENT January 23rd, 2002
The law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert will co-sponsor the upcoming Quarterly Gathering of NetSuds at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center on March 5, 2002. NetSuds is an organization of telecom, IT and Internet networking professionals, including investors, equipment and software vendors, service providers and IT professionals. Shumaker & Sieffert attorneys will be on hand to answer questions concerning patent protection, patent portfolio development and patent infringement issues in the electronics and software fields.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT REPRESENTS THE NEW ECONOMY January 7th, 2002
In its recent IP Almanac issue for 2001, IP Worldwide listed Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. as one of the intellectual property law firms representing companies involved in the "new economy." The new economy generally refers to businesses built on Internet and ecommerce technologies. IP Worldwide identified Shumaker & Sieffert as outside counsel for client Juniper Networks.
MIKE OSTROM JOINS FIRM AS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST January 7th, 2002
Michael Ostrom, a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin, will join Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. on January 14, 2002 as a Technical Specialist. Mike has a B.S. in electrical engineering, and will provide technical assistance to the firm's attorneys in patent prosecution and opinion matters.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY January 2nd, 2002
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. celebrates its one-year anniversary on January 2, 2002. During it first year, the firm has expanded from two to five attorneys, and added two patent prosecution specialists. In addition, the firm will be adding a technical specialist shortly. The firm has grown its client base to include almost thirty clients, most of whom operate in the electronics, software and medical device fields. The firm's anniversary coincides with its move to new office space.
SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT MOVES TO NEW OFFICE December 21st, 2001
The firm will be moving to a newly constructed office building on December 26, 2001. The new office, with over 9000 square feet and twenty offices, will support the firm's future growth. The address of the new office is 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105, St. Paul, Minnesota 55125. The firm's telephone numbers, facsimile numbers and email addresses will be unchanged.
KENT SIEFFERT AND STEVE SHUMAKER TEACH PATENT PRACTICE AT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL September 25th, 2001
Kent Sieffert and Steve Shumaker will serve as Adjunct Professors at the University of Minnesota Law School during the Fall semester of 2001. Kent and Steve will design and teach a new Patent Practice course covering patent prosecution rules and strategy for obtaining quality patent protection.
FITZGERALD ARTICLE FEATURED AT LAW.COM July 12th, 2001
An article entitled "H.R. 1866 and H.R. 1886: Reexamining Patent Reexamination" by Kelly Patrick Fitzgerald was featured in the Intellectual Property Practice Paper section of www.law.com. The article addressed...
SHUMAKER TO ADDRESS FESTO AT MIPLA EVENT April 4th, 2001
Steve Shumaker will join Paul Busse of the 3M Office of Intellectual Property Counsel and Dan Schulte of KaganBinder in addressing the ramifications of the Federal Circuit's Festo decision for patent prosecutors at an April 9 meeting sponsored by the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association.
BUSINESS METHOD ARTICLE FEATURED IN E-COMMERCE LAW JOURNAL March 21st, 2001
An article entitled "Business Method Patents: Navigating the Sea of Controversy" by Steve Shumaker was featured as a two-part series in the February and March issues of E-Commerce Law Journal, a publication of Aspen Law & Business.
SHIRLEY BETLACH AND SAMANTHA RUPERT TO JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT February 23rd, 2001
Shirley Betlach and Samantha Rupert have agreed to join the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. as Patent Specialists. Shirley provides Shumaker & Sieffert with over fourteen years of experience in the patent field. Previously, Shirley was a member of the legal department at 3M, where she assisted in-house patent counsel with busy prosecution dockets. Samantha brings solid docketing experience to the firm from her previous position as a docketing administrator at the law firm of Kinney & Lange in Minneapolis. Shirley and Samantha will help provide timely, high-quality service to the firm's patent prosecution clients.
SHUMAKER RESUMES WRITING FOR CORPORATEINTELLIGENCE.COM January 18th, 2001
Steve Shumaker has resumed his role as a correspondent for patent prosecution and matters concerning the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) for the intellectual property-focused web site www.corporateintelligence.com. His latest article, entitled "Post-Festo Patent Bar Prepares for Prosecution Gridlock," concerns the impact of the Federal Circuit's recent Festo decision on patent practice before the PTO, and reviews a number of proposed prosecution tactics for avoiding prosecution history estoppel.
KELLY FITZGERALD TO JOIN SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT January 4th, 2001
Kelly P. Fitzgerald has agreed to join the newly established law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. as an Associate. Kelly will focus on patent prosecution in the electronics, optics, and software fields.
SHUMAKER INTERVIEWED BY ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MAGAZINE ON THE SUBJECT OF BUSINESS METHOD PATENTS January 4th, 2001
Steven J. Shumaker, a Principal in the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A., was interviewed in the January 2001 issue of Electronic Business Magazine. The article, entitled "IP Wakeup Call," concerns the impact of business method patenting on the ecommerce and electronics industries.
NEW IP FIRM LAUNCHES IN TWIN CITIES January 2nd, 2001
Steve Shumaker and Kent Sieffert launch a new law firm devoted to the intellectual property needs of high technology companies.