Peter Butch

Peter Butch is a Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, practicing in all fields of intellectual property law since October 2007. This practice emphasizes procuring domestic and international patents related to complex organic and inorganic chemistry, particularly in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Peter Butch also prepares infringement and validity opinions and negotiates and drafts license agreements. Prior experience includes serving as a Patent Attorney at Synnestvedt & Lechner LLP from 1998 to 2007 and as an Associate at Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik from March 1989 to June 1998, where mentorship by esteemed patent lawyers occurred. Peter Butch's scientific background includes work as a Development Chemist for Thermoplastic Adhesives at National Starch and Chemical from January 1978 to August 1981. Educational qualifications include a J.D., cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law (1981-1984), a degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (1974-1977), and a College Prep High School Diploma from Mars Area Jr.-Sr. High School (1968-1974).