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Peter is an intellectual property attorney at Merchant & Gould’s Minneapolis office with experience in renewable energy, chemistry, and biotechnology. He focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation, ensuring his clients receive the strategic advice they need to make the most of their patents.

Delivering Value Through Strategic Patent Representation

As an inventor, you get one chance to put forth a spectacular patent application for an invention. You must get that patent application right the first time. Moreover, there is so much more to a patent than simply an application. You need to know how to monetize that patent and what steps you’re willing to take to enforce it.

As your IP attorney, Peter is here to help you craft a strong patent strategy that considers all aspects of your patent. He’ll help you finesse your application so you’re putting your best foot forward. He’ll help you understand the options you have once you bring your patented invention to market, and the steps you need to take to protect your patent from infringement.

  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2018,

    magna cum laude
    Intellectual Property and Technology Concentration
    Minnesota Journal of Law Science and Technology
    Lead Note and Comment Editor

  • Minnesota State Bar, 2018
  • U.S. District Courts, District of Minnesota, 2019

Bloomberg Bureau of National Affairs Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property Law

Publications

Personalized Medicine, Mayo, and the Uncertain Future of Integrated Health Care, Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology (18 Minn. J.L. Sci. & Tech. 788) (2017).