Alex is a highly experienced scientist turned patent attorney, who drafts and prosecutes patent applications in the fields of medical devices, biotechnology, life sciences, computer systems, electronics, imaging software, control systems, mechanical devices, telecommunications, and clean energy.
He also has experience in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, patent litigation, due diligence, and providing invalidity and non-infringement opinions.
For over a decade, Alex has represented major universities, small and medium businesses, and start-ups, learning their business goals and strengthening their positions by developing strong intellectual property strategies. Alex’s patent prosecution work includes semiconductor manufacturing technology, laboratory devices for the pharmaceutical industry, 3-D modeling for surgical planning, computer-controlled prosthetic devices, automatic speech recognition technology, needle-free injection devices, fuel cell technology, drug infusion pumps, wearable sensors, augmented reality (AR), microfluidics and medical implants, as well as nanomaterials. Additionally, Alex has worked with artificial intelligence innovations such as neural networks, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. Alex also advises clients on open source software compliance, open source patent issues, and corporate policies on use of open source software.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Massachusetts
Education
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, summa cum laude, Boston University
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School
Practice Areas
- Agreements
- Copyrights
- Counseling
- Design Patents
- IP Intelligence and Audits
- Licensing
- Open Source Software Counseling
- Patents
- Trademark Opposition & Cancellation Proceedings
- Trademarks
Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Clean Technology
- Computer Software
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Devices
- Medical Imaging
- Mobile
- Robotics
- Telecommunications
Publications
- Rehabilitation Robotics and Prosthetics: Trends and Intellectual Property Considerations , Medical Design Briefs, March 1, 2018
- Intellectual Property: How Medtech Startups Can Protect It, Medical Design & Outsourcing, August 7, 2017
- “Technology Transfer to Combat Climate Change: Opportunities and Obligations Under TRIPS and Kyoto” 9 J. HIGH TECH. L. 1 (2009).
Speaking Engagements
- "Optics and Photonics in Healthcare - Advancing Cross-Functional Solutions for the Present and Future," Medical Development Group Forum, October 27, 2022
- "Patenting Strategies for Entrepreneurs," UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, October 4, 2022
- "Artificial Intelligence in Medicine – Promise Becoming Practice," MDG Online Forum, January 19, 2022
- "Strategic Focus on Innovation Protection and Rights Enforcement," German American Business Council of Boston, May 19, 2021
- "Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation - Game Changing Innovations," MDG Online Forum, December 2, 2020
- "Once Upon a Time in …Medical Device and Open Source Land," MIT Enterprise Forum, Webinar, October 14, 2020
- "Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)," MDG Forum, January 8, 2020
- "Bionics and Exoskeletons - Advances in Technology and Current Unmet Needs for Prosthetics," MDG Forum, Weston, MA, January 16, 2019
- "Suffolk University’s Journal of High Technology Law Alumni Panel," Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA, November 27, 2018
- "Successful Strategies for Medical Device Startups," MDG Forum, Westin, MA, April 4, 2018
- “Strategies and Considerations for Protecting Your Medical Technology Start-Up’s Innovations,” Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds Lecture, Cambridge, MA, November 29, 2016
- National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering’s Training Grantees Meeting, Bethesda, MD, July 11, 2016
- "Intellectual Property Protection Strategies," Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds / German-American Business Council of Boston Lecture, Newton, MA, April 6, 2016
Professional Associations
- Boston Patent Law Association
- German-American Business Council of Boston - Serving on their Board of Directors
- IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
- Medical Development Group of Boston - Participating in Programs Committee
- The New England Section of Optica
Certifications
- Black Duck Certified Open Source Legal Professional