Peter Bausch
About Peter Bausch
Peter Bausch is the Patent & Technology General Counsel at SC Johnson in the Greater Milwaukee Area, overseeing patent strategy and serving as a legal advisor on IT security and data privacy.
Title and Current Role
Peter Bausch is the Patent & Technology General Counsel at SC Johnson, based in the Greater Milwaukee Area. In this role, he oversees the patent function within the SCJ Law Department and coordinates the overall patent strategy with the Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) and Marketing teams. His responsibilities also include acting as the lead counsel supporting SCJ's Business Process & Technology Organization, which encompasses major software and hardware acquisitions. He actively negotiates complex service agreements including consulting, cloud, outsourcing, and managed services, and serves as a legal advisor on IT security and data privacy issues.
Professional Experience
Before his current role, Peter Bausch has had a career spanning several notable positions. He first served as an Associate at Boyle Fredrickson from 2001 to 2006, where he gained foundational experience in intellectual property law. He then worked at Micron Technology as Technology Licensing Counsel from 2007 to 2010, focusing on technology licensing. Subsequently, he joined SC Johnson as Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property, Human Resources & Corporate Compliance, where he served from 2010 to 2013 before transitioning to his current role. Bausch has been with SC Johnson since October 2013.
Education and Expertise
Peter Bausch holds a JD degree from Marquette University Law School, where he studied Law from 2000 to 2003. Before that, he graduated Cum Laude from Saint Louis University with degrees in Biology and English, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Marquette University High School from 1991 to 1995. His diverse educational background and extensive knowledge in law and the sciences contribute to his expertise in intellectual property and technology law.
Role at SC Johnson
In his tenure at SC Johnson, Peter Bausch has been instrumental in shaping the company's patent strategy and managing its intellectual property portfolio. His role involves close collaboration with the RD&E and Marketing teams to ensure comprehensive patent protection and alignment with business objectives. He also takes the lead in negotiating complex service agreements and advises on IT security and data privacy matters, making significant contributions to the company's legal and technological framework.