Professionals
Practice Areas
Technologies
- Aerospace & Aeronautics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive Technology
- Computer and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science & Software
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Electro-Communications
- Energy
- Internet & E-Commerce
- Optics
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
- Telecommunications
Admissions
- Texas, 2022
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2018
- Missouri, 2016
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D., 2014
- North Carolina State University, B.S. Computer Engineering and B.S. Electrical Engineering, 2008
Peter Thompson has extensive experience in patent preparation and prosecution across a wide range of technologies, including augmented and virtual reality, avionics, clean energy, complex software and IT, cryptocurrencies, e-commerce, electronics, machine learning, networking and signal processing, optics, semiconductors, and streaming services. In addition to his patent experience, Peter has several years of programming experience, and has worked as a legal consultant for IBM, where he analyzed software for compliance with open-source copyright licenses. With a proven track record of providing expert legal counsel, Peter is the perfect choice for clients seeking to develop broad patent portfolios and protect their valuable intellectual property.
Experience Highlights
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2023-present
Patent Attorney, Patterson Sheridan, 2019-2023
Programmer, Independent Contractor, 2014-2019
Legal Consultant – Software Licensing, IBM, 2012-2014
Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2010-2011
Programmer, Flying Bare, 2009-2010
News
Cantor Colburn proudly announces the expansion of its legal team with the hiring of new attorneys and patent agents.
Professional Affiliations
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
