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Robert D. Schaffer

Robert D. Schaffer

Partner, New York

   Contact information

  • (646) 878-0815

Admitted

  • New York State Bar
  • Connecticut State Bar

Education

New York Law School, J.D., 1988 (cum laude)

Cornell University, B.Sc., 1976

About Robert D. Schaffer

Rob is a Partner in the Patents and Litigation Groups of PCZL’s New York office. Rob has written and prosecuted several hundred patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office, including applications in optics, aerodynamics, semi-conductor manufacturing, encryption, turbines, financial products, surgical devices, and textile machines. Rob has also written scores of opinions on these technologies. In addition, Rob has experience in a wide range of litigation matters, including extensive courtroom work and numerous Markman hearings.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Rob worked for twelve years as a consultant engineer, primarily in mechanical equipment and hydraulic analysis.

Languages

English