About Damian G.
Damian G. Wasserbauer is the founding father of Wasserbauer Law LLC, a firm that specialize in intellectual real estate law, which includes patent strategy, litigation, prosecution, and licensing. With over 25 years of experience, he has represented clients in software, electrical, shopper electronics, net, and telecommunications sectors. He earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1989 and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from Xavier University in 1986. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1991, he has been working as an attorney for over three decades. Throughout his career, Mr. Wasserbauer has held significant positions, which includes serving as chief highbrow estate counsel for IDT Corporation, where he led the IP company and improved IP processes. He also served as senior highbrow estate counsel for Tata Communications, growing and implementing high quality programs addressing all aspects of IP practice.
In addition to his company roles, he has been involved in numerous patent infringement jury trials and U.S. International Trade Commission hearings. His legal proceedings experience includes cases similar to Aerotel v. IDT (S.D — N.Y.) and Amgen v. Elanex Pharmaceuticals and Merckle GmbH (W.D. Wash.). Mr. Wasserbauer has also been active in intellectual estate management, advising Fortune 500 firms and smaller agencies on IP techniques, patent portfolios, and related legal matters.
He has managed patent portfolios in diverse areas, which includes air-to-floor communications, avionics, business methods, and internet-related technologies. Under his management, Wasserbauer Law LLC has embraced technological improvements, such as adopting AI-powered legal technological know-how to decorate patent drafting processes. This innovation has improved drafting accuracy, speed, and client trust. The company's workplace is located at 220 Albany Turnpike, Suite 112, Canton, CT 06019. Mr. Wasserbauer is also a member of the U.S. Executive Committee of AIPPI, a worldwide association of over 8,000 IP mavens. In 2019, he commented on the U.S.
highest court's choice in Iancu v. Brunetti, which dominated that the trademark "FUCT" ought to be allowed to register, difficult the USPTO's prohibition towards "immoral" or "scandalous" logos. In 2022, he discussed the USPTO's reduction of patent fees for small and micro entities, aiming to spur innovation amongst smaller and impartial inventors. Mr. Wasserbauer's knowledge and leadership in highbrow property law have made him a reputable figure in the field.