Zachary Schenfisch (Zach) is a registered patent attorney with the intellectual property law firm of Seager, Tufte & Wickhem, LLP. He joined the firm in 2025.
Zach focuses his practice on patent prosecution, with an emphasis on building strategic patent portfolios that align with both client IP goals and broader business objectives. His experience spans the full patent lifecycle, including U.S. and international prosecution, and he has supported clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individual inventors.
Zach’s technical experience covers a wide array of industries, including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, computing, wireless communication, networking, aerospace, medical devices, building automation, sensors, fiber optics, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. He takes a proactive, strategic approach to prosecution and portfolio management, helping clients protect innovation, optimize filing strategies, and maximize long-term value.
Practice Areas
- Patent prosecution, U.S. and international
- Patent portfolio analysis, strategy and management
Industry Sectors / Specialties
Zach’s technical experience covers a wide array of industries, including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, computing, wireless communication, networking, aerospace, medical devices, building automation, sensors, fiber optics, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. He takes a proactive, strategic approach to prosecution and portfolio management, helping clients protect innovation, optimize filing strategies, and maximize long-term value.
Education
- Hamline University School of Law, J.D. (2014)
- University of Minnesota, B.S. Mechanical Engineering (2010)
Admissions
Zach is licensed to practice in Minnesota and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.