Overview
Alexander is a Technical Specialist and assists with all aspects of patent prosecution:
- Preparation and prosecution of patent applications
- Development and patentability analysis for clients
- Assisting with Patent Trial and Appeal Board Procedures including interferences, reexamination proceedings, inter partes reviews (IPR), post-grant reviews, ex parte appeals, and other proceedings before the PTAB
- Patent prosecution strategies for business growth and success
Experience
Alex spent three years working at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner in the Vehicle Control and Navigation arts where he examined a wide range of applications involving autonomous vehicles, aircraft, mapping systems, and robotics. Prior to that, he worked in scientific research at MIT for several years spanning subjects including biology, neuroscience, experimental physics, and aeronautics and astronautics. He earned an M.S. in Space Propulsion from MIT and has worked at multiple high-tech startups in research and IP development roles.
In his free time, Alex enjoys sailboat racing, snowboarding, and reading about history.