As Chair of the Global Patent Practice, Peter actively manages large patent portfolios and coordinates US and foreign filings, annual maintenance fee payments, and working closely with clients to develop budgets to accomplish patent filings and prosecutions aligned with their business outcomes. A well-rounded lawyer who can hit the ground running in a broad array of technologies, Peter readily employs his experience to counsel clients in the medical device, biotechnology, nanotechnology, software, mechanical, chemical, and business methods. Peter’s understanding of IP strategy, licensing, and fund raising adds an extra dimension to his work counseling clients on patent prosecution issues. Even at the earliest stages of preparing an application, Peter can identify potential licensing opportunities and craft strategies to avoid exposure to potential blocking patents. Peter frequently provides opinions on freedom to operate, patentability, competitive patent portfolios and other complex strategic IP issues.With a watchful eye on the future, Peter monitors competitive portfolios in our clients’ industries to remain aware of potential threats to their business development plans, products and patent portfolios. Peter is proactive in devising licensing, avoidance and enforcement strategies in response to the potential threats.A leader inside the firm as the Chair of the Global Patent Practice, Peter oversees many client patent portfolios and advises clients regarding domestic and international patent prosecution management. Peter supervises the attorneys in patent application preparation, prosecution, strategic planning, and project management. Peter is primary contact and coordinator for many of the Firm’s clients and works closely with foreign counsel on international patent prosecution management. Peter is responsible for training staff, and developing, and overseeing firm patent management procedures and docketing systems.