Alex is an associate Patent Scientist with a background in electronic engineering. Prior to joining EIP Alex completed a law degree at Santa Clara University in California where he won awards for academic achievement.
Alex has a degree in engineering (electrical and electronic) from the University of Aberdeen and a degree in electronic engineering from the University of Huddersfield where his thesis focused on IP law issues in creating and implementing wearable electronic healthcare technology.
Published articles
- February 2022
EIP Updates, LGBT+ History Month 2022: Robert Rauschenberg and Transformation Through Context (link) - October 2021
WIPR, Mental health and tech: what role can IP play? (link) - June 2021
Newsflash, United States v. Arthrex - An Executive Dysfunction (link) - May 2021
Finance Monthly, UK Patent Box Scheme Set To Become An Even More Valuable Tax Benefit (link) - March 2021
Newsflash, UK Patent Box scheme set to become an even more valuable tax benefit (link)
Specialities
- Medical Devices
- Network Architecture
- Computer-implemented inventions
Education and qualifications
- High-Tech Law Certificate (Intellectual Property Specialisation, with honours)
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2016 — 2019
J.D., Santa Clara University -
2015 — 2016
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering, University of Huddersfield -
2011 — 2015
BSc Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), University of Aberdeen
Career history
- 2020 — present
Associate, EIP
Awards and recognition
- High-Tech Excellence Award, Santa Clara University
Languages spoken
- German
- French (Intermediate)