Professionals
Practice Areas
Technologies
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
- Computer Science & Software
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Internet & E-Commerce
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymer & Materials Science
- Metallurgy & Ceramics
- Pharmaceuticals & Pharmaceutical Formulation
Honors
- Managing Editor, Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal
- Faculty Scholarship Recipient (Emory)
Admissions
- State of Georgia, 2013
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2013
Education
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2013
University of South Carolina-Columbia, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2007
University of South Carolina-Columbia, B.S. in Mathematics, 2007
Alex Tucker counsels clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, IP transactions and licensing, and portfolio analysis and management. He also prepares infringement, patentability, invalidity and freedom-to-operate opinions, and provides litigation support for complex technical disputes. Working with numerous technologies, such as semiconductor devices and fabrication, computer hardware and software, wireless communications and standards, medical devices, nanotechnology, consumer electronics, chemical technologies and data processing systems, Alex represents clients across an industry spectrum that includes computing, financial services, healthcare and telecommunications.
Alex’s previous experience includes serving as a patent associate for a global law firm, where he drafted and prosecuted patent applications for Fortune 100 companies. Alex also served as a patent examiner for the US Patent and Trademark Office, where he advised practitioners regarding strategies for overcoming 101 (Alice) rejections. Prior to practicing law, Alex worked as a process engineer for Shaw Energy & Chemicals.
Experience Highlights
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2016-2017, 2018-present
Associate, Eversheds Sutherland, 2018
Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2014-2016
Associate, Schoenthaler Law Group, 2013-2014
Process Engineer, Shaw Energy & Chemicals, 2007-2010
Publications
Bankruptcy’s (mis)Treatment of Intellectual Property: Why 365(n) Is Not Enough, Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal (Nov. & Dec. 2012)
Events
- May 9, 2019Atlanta
The Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance presents the 15th Annual IP Hot Topics Luncheon, "The Future of Autonomous Vehicles & Luxurious Mobility" on May 9, 2019, in Atlanta.
- June 8, 2017Atlanta, Georgia
Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the Beer Tasting & BBQ Battle, a collaborative effort of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society and the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to raise funds and awareness to support critical programs administered by each organization in the Atlanta area.
Professional Affiliations
Georgia Bar, Intellectual Property Section
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)