Mr. Shaffer, a former physicist and controls engineer, worked in cutting edge technologies utilizing computers and electrical systems in the largest and most challenging projects around the world. Currently, Mr. Shaffer focuses his practice based upon meeting similar challenges in the most challenging, cutting edge legal areas, like patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, licensing, DMCA and the law of the internet.  Specifically, he works to obtain, protect and litigate intellectual property rights in connection with software, computer systems, medical systems and other innovative technologies within the public and private sectors, including everything from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial and small business ventures.   

Mr. Shaffer frequently speaks to local and national audiences in the areas of intellectual property law and the internet, providing guidance on its evolving legal landscape. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Shaffer has garnered significant experience in complex business transactions and litigation involving a variety of intellectual property concerns, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, trade dress, license agreements and other tangible and intangible assets.