Jeffrey A. Proehl

Jeffrey A. Proehl is a highly experienced intellectual property attorney and a shareholder at Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith P.C., with more than 30 years of legal practice. He focuses on helping clients protect and manage their ideas, inventions, trade secrets, and creative works. His work includes handling patents, trademarks, and copyrights for individuals and businesses. Clients rely on his clear guidance when they need to secure rights or respond to claims. He also represents clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Jeffrey earned a B.S.M.E. from South Dakota State University, giving him a solid foundation in engineering concepts. He later obtained his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. This combination of technical and legal education allows him to better understand complex inventions and explain them clearly. His education plays a key role in helping clients navigate intellectual property matters with confidence and clarity.

Jeffrey built his career by working in Sioux Falls and Minneapolis before joining the firm in 2005. Over time, he developed deep knowledge of intellectual property law. He assists clients in filing patent applications and managing trademark and copyright issues. He also helps clients understand how to use their intellectual property effectively. When disputes arise, he provides practical advice and works to protect his clients’ interests professionally.

Jeffrey A. Proehl is committed to helping clients through every stage of intellectual property protection. He counsels clients when their patents are challenged and helps them respond to claims. His membership in the American Intellectual Property Law Association reflects his involvement in the field. Through careful planning and strong legal insight, he supports clients in protecting their work and maintaining their rights in a competitive environment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith P.C.
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• South Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• South Dakota State University
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

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