Professionals
Practice Areas
Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science & Software
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Electro-Communications
- Internet & E-Commerce
- Medical Devices
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
Admissions
- Arizona, 2006
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2005
Education
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering, 1996
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, JD, 2006
Alex Starkovich is an IP attorney with more than 16 years of experience in patent prosecution and litigation support. He has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, patent and trademark litigation support, developing intellectual property protection strategies, and preparing software and technology licenses and contracts. The technologies he has worked with include business methods and software (including social media, search engines, augmented/virtual reality and artificial intelligence), electronic devices, semiconductors, manufacturing processes, medical devices, and complex mechanical systems. Before becoming an attorney, Alex was a software engineer specializing in embedded systems at companies including Orbital Sciences Corporation and Intel.
Experience Highlights
Counsel, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2023-present
Of Counsel, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, 2018-2023
Attorney, Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, 2016-2018
Associate, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 2013-2015
Associate, Snell & Wilmer LLP, 2011-2012
Associate, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP (Now Squire Patton Boggs), 2006-2010
Senior Software Engineer, Orbital Sciences Corporation, 2002-2004
Software Engineer Intel - Wireless Communications Computing Group, 1999-2002
Software Engineer, Hypercom, 1998-1999
Software Engineer, Flow Technology, 1997-1998
Software Engineer, Microtest, 1996-1997
News
Cantor Colburn is proud to announce the addition of six intellectual property professionals Samantha Burch; Tam Dinh, Ph.D.; Helena Lovick, Ph.D.; Steven McHugh; Alex Starkovich; and Peter Thompson. The new additions to the firm are experienced intellectual property attorneys and a patent agent with degrees in electrical engineering, computer systems engineering, and organic chemistry.
Professional Affiliations
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)