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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.
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Acquired: 2002
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 2001
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605 West 47th St, SUITE 350, Kansas City, MO, 64112
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Posted by Timothy | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Very Knowledable
Mr. Shaffer guided me through applying for and eventually obtaining a patent in short order. I was really impressed with how easy he and his team made the process.
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2003 - Present
Attorney, Intellectual Property Center, LLC
2002 - 2002
Adjunct Professor, Kansas City Kansas Community College
2000 - 2002
Prosecutor, Jackson County Missouri
2010 - 2015
Kansas Metropolitan Bar Association - IP SectionPresident
2000
English
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