Charlie A. Damschen

Charlie A. Damschen is a Member Attorney at BrownWinick whose practice focuses on intellectual property law, technology, patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and related business matters. He advises companies, innovators, and entrepreneurs on protecting ideas and turning innovation into term business value. Drawing on experience in engineering, law, and business strategy, he helps clients evaluate risks, secure intellectual property rights, and develop practical solutions. His work supports organizations through product development, commercialization, transactions, disputes, and growth while keeping legal objectives aligned with business goals.

Charlie earned a B.Ch.E. and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He later earned a J.D., with High Distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law as a full merit scholar. This combination of technical and legal education allows him to understand complex inventions and communicate with inventors, executives, and business teams. His academic background supports work involving patents, technology development, manufacturing processes, scientific innovation, intellectual property strategy, and legal protection across many industries and markets.

Charlie built his career by helping clients protect and strengthen their intellectual property assets. After law school, he practiced at a boutique intellectual property firm for many years, including service as a partner. He later managed international patent, trademark, and trade secret portfolios in an in-house leadership role. Throughout his career, he has guided clients from concept development through commercialization. He assists with patent applications, trademark protection, licensing agreements, portfolio management, intellectual property disputes, and planning for business growth.

Charlie A. Damschen is licensed in Iowa, Illinois, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has served in leadership roles within professional organizations and has earned recognition for his work in intellectual property law. Clients benefit from his ability to explain complex legal issues in clear language and identify practical solutions. By combining technical knowledge with legal insight, he helps businesses safeguard innovation, manage intellectual property risks, strengthen competitive positions, and pursue opportunities with greater confidence and success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, BrownWinick Law Firm
• Member, Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Johnson County Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Illinois

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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