Alex advises and assists clients with the domestic and international protection of trademarks, including trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement), copyrights (including registration, licensing, fair use analysis, and enforcement matters). He also has experience managing global IP portfolios.
Combining a love of the history and theory of intellectual property law with a keen understanding of immerging industries, marketing trends, and an ever-evolving digital landscape, Alex works closely with his clients to develop strategies that safeguard their intellectual property assets. Whether a startup or an established company, Alex prioritizes learning the ins and outs of his clients’ businesses to deliver clear, practical guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Before joining HSE, Alex was the lead student attorney at the Entrepreneurship Law Center Clinic in Buffalo, NY, where he oversaw several students and advised startup businesses on formation and intellectual property. He was also a legal intern at PCB Piezotronics, Inc., where he reviewed and drafted agreements, performed due diligence, and aided in compliance projects.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
- Board Member, Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara
- Young Professionals Board, Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, 2024 Cohort
- Member, Bar Association of Erie County
- Member, Intellectual Property Committee
- Member, Young Lawyers Committee
- Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
HONORS & AWARDS
- University at Buffalo School of Law
- Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law
- Executive Publications Editor, Buffalo Law Review
- Editor-in-Chief, Buffalo Environmental Law Journal
- President, Buffalo Public Interest Law Program
- Staff Editor, NYU Journal of Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law, New York University School of Law
- Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2026
