Peter handles matters for clients in diverse fields, including those involved in Internet technology, blockchain technology, cryptocurrency technology, FinTech, InsurTech, Health Tech, computer hardware and software technology, microelectronics technology, information technology systems, telecommunications technology, media technology, virtual reality technology, solar technology, defense and aerospace technology, cybersecurity and information technology, cloud computing technology, data and analytics technology, and data protection.
Peter was named a New York Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015. He is a co-author of a book on patent law published by the Practising Law institute titled Intellectual Property Law Answer Book.
Prior to his legal career, Peter gained more than three years’ experience as a lead negotiator for IP licenses and agreements for IBM and the IP, licensing group of IBM’s headquarters division and more than 15 years’ experience as an engineer and manager for IBM in the microelectronics division, during which time, he performed such tasks as card-level electronics design and testing, software development, and semiconductor research and development.
Peter is a registered patent attorney, and is an inventor on several patents, including U.S. Patent Nos. 6,488 778, 6,387,754, 6,278,147, 6,268,621, 6,178,660 and 6,758,223, and associated foreign counterparts.
He received his J.D. cum laude from Pace Law School in 2004, and M.S. in 1990 in electrical engineering with a Certificate in Microelectronics Manufacturing from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a B.S. in 1988 in electrical engineering with a minor in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
