Peter J. Mikesell, Ph.D.
Patent Agent
Phone: (585) 389-0951 | Email: pmikesell@iplawusa.com
Peter J. Mikesell is a Patent Agent at Schmeiser Olsen who focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With deep technical expertise in chemistry and materials science, he advises clients across synthetic chemistry, materials science, and biotechnology, helping them secure strong, defensible patent protection.
Peter’s background in industrial research and advanced scientific study allows him to translate complex technical innovations into clear, effective patent applications that align with both legal standards and business objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since becoming a licensed U.S. patent agent in 2003, Peter has worked with a broad range of clients, from independent inventors to Fortune 500 companies. His practice includes patent drafting and prosecution, reexamination proceedings, international patent filings, and strategic portfolio development.
Peter has extensive experience defending patents and challenging patent validity in reexamination proceedings before the USPTO. He also regularly performs patentability searches, state-of-the-art searches, and provides pragmatic guidance on USPTO procedural requirements, enabling clients to navigate prosecution efficiently and effectively.
Before entering patent practice, Peter worked in industrial research facilities developing custom polymers, gaining hands-on experience that continues to inform his technical analysis and patent strategy.
EDUCATION
- Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara
- B.S., Chemistry, Illinois State University
BAR ADMISSIONS
- United States Patent and Trademark Office