Andy Schofield

Andy Schofield is an attorney at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner who works with clients ranging from large companies to startups and individual inventors. His intellectual property practice covers patent procurement, portfolio management, trademarks, validity opinions, freedom-to-operate opinions, and foreign rights. He advises clients on developing protection strategies and preparing and prosecuting patent applications. His technical work frequently involves software, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, communications, electronics, and related technologies.

Andy earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, where he served on the Cybaris Intellectual Property Law Review. He received a B.S. in Physics from the University of Minnesota, with minors in astrophysics and mathematics. His science background supports his work with technically complex inventions and helps him understand the systems, products, and research underlying patent matters.

Schofield has worked with intellectual property involving computer hardware and software, storage and memory technologies, telecommunications, computer networks, natural resource exploration, mechanical devices, sporting goods, and musical devices. His practice includes advising on patent strategy from early development through prosecution and portfolio management. He is admitted in Minnesota and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Andy Schofield brings technical training and practical patent experience to intellectual property matters involving emerging and established technologies. His work centers on understanding a client’s invention, identifying appropriate protection strategies, and moving applications through the patent process. By combining legal analysis with a physics background, he helps businesses and inventors organize and protect intellectual property assets that support research, product development, and long-term commercial goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics

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