Shumaker & Sieffert
Al Vredeveld is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in patent law. Since July 2011, Al has served as a Partner and previously as an Associate at Shumaker & Sieffert, and has a background as a Patent Attorney at Merchant & Gould and Shumaker and Sieffert. Al's expertise includes the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for a diverse client base. Earlier experience includes a co-op position at International Business Machines, where programming for hardware verification software was completed, and a web development internship at Nationwide Financial Services, focusing on interactive training websites. Al holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and degrees in Computer and Information Science and History from The Ohio State University.
Shumaker & Sieffert
Patent Protection. Engineered. Shumaker & Sieffert, a patent law firm based in Minnesota, combines legal expertise, technical depth and uniform processes to deliver high quality patent protection to clients around the world. The firm was engineered, from the ground up, with processes designed to produce patents that provide competitive advantage and withstand challenge. With intensive training and rigorous review, each Shumaker & Sieffert patent attorney is prepared to deliver consistent results. With an open and team-based environment, all Shumaker & Sieffert patent attorneys are ready to mobilize toward clients' needs on a scalable and coordinated basis. Since it's inception in 2001, Shumaker & Sieffert has grown to become one of the largest patent firms in the U.S. Midwest and the go-to firm for many leading high tech companies. The firm is engineered for quality and efficiency.