Peter M. Midgley

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Law Practice

Peter Midgley is an experienced patent attorney practicing primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, licensing and litigation. He has a degree in electrical and computer engineering, and specializes in matters involving technologies such as telecommunications, semiconductor processing, and computer hardware and software. He counsels clients ranging from small startup ventures to large multinational corporations on a variety of intellectual property issues, with an emphasis on building value through the acquisition, maintenance, and enforcement of patent portfolios. Mr. Midgley is licensed to practice in the states of Idaho and California.

Professional Highlights

• Chairperson, J. Reuben Clark Law Society Boise Chapter (2008-09).
• Chairperson, Intellectual Property Law Section, Idaho State Bar (2007-08).
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (1999-present).
• Member, The Federalist Society (2000-present).

Areas of Practice

• Patent Prosecution
• Patent Licensing
• Patent Litigation and Appeals 
• IP Strategic Counseling
• IP Portfolio Management

Education

• Juris Doctor, cum laude, George Washington University, 1999
• Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1996

Related Employment

• Holland & Midgley, Boise, Idaho (2003-06)
• Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLP, Newport Beach, California (1999-2003)