Shumaker & Sieffert
Brian Dawley is a Principal Patent Attorney at Shumaker & Sieffert since November 2006, with experience in drafting patent applications, preparing responses to office actions, conducting legal research, and providing non-infringement and invalidity opinions. Previously, Brian served as a patent prosecution associate and law clerk at the same firm. In academia, Brian has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, teaching Patent Prosecution courses from September 2019 to May 2023. Early in their career, Brian gained experience as a student grader at The Ohio State University and held summer intern positions at the Center of Science and Industry. Brian holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering 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.