Jennifer is a registered patent attorney and Principal at the law firm of Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. Her law practice focuses on patent preparation, patent prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign offices, and client counseling, in the areas of software and electronics. Jennifer has drafted and prosecuted patent applications that cover a wide variety of computer- and software-related technologies, including data compression, computer networks, computer security, mobile devices, radio-frequency identification, and others. Jennifer also prepares non-infringement and invalidity opinions, performs freedom-to-operate and clearance reviews, and provides acquisition IP due diligence support.  Jennifer is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is admitted to the bar in Minnesota.