Alexander McGee

About Alexander McGee

I am a patent attorney with broad professional experience in the automotive and medical industries. I take pride in being, first and foremost, an engineer who loves to work with his hands; a self-described “gear head” who loves building stronger engines, restoring vintage watches, designing parts in CAD, building and tuning engine controllers, and the like. I take great pleasure in the challenge of understanding the underlying technology necessitated by my desire to repair, restore, or improve that technology. As a technology enthusiast and an advocate for continual learning, I have been captivated by the swift advancement of generative Artificial Intelligence. My recent work involves guiding clients in the ethical adoption and implementation of AI technologies, ensuring that innovation aligns with responsibility and that intellectual property remains protected.

Experience

1. Partner

   Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

   Aug 2013 — Present · Royal Oak, MI, US

   I protect my clients\' ideas and help them enforce their rights by advising on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. My practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of patent preparation and prosecution, clearance investigations, opinion work, and patent litigation. My broad experience in the automotive and medical industries, as both an engineer and lawyer, has given me an intimate understanding of the challenges associated with all stages of product research and development, as well as the incredible advantages that businesses can enjoy from leveraging their technology and talent. I take pride in being an engineering cliché. More often than not, my hands are callused and my eyes are baggy because I’ve been building, repairing, researching, documenting, or working on something that I love. I bring that same dedication to my work, and I truly believe that my calling is to help others navigate the intellectual property landscape and protect their ideas in the broadest possible way.Specialties: Automotive | EMS & Fire Rescue | Medical & SurgicalTechnology Areas:Engine and powertrain systems, advanced valvetrain systems, fluid transfer and windage technology, turbocharged/supercharged forced-induction systems, intercooling, hybrid vehicle powertrain, vehicle and engine control system architecture, diagnostic systems, torque transfer systems, torque-vectoring systems, fuel delivery and control systems, vehicle restraint systems, driver interface systems, braking and suspension systems, windshield wiper systems, lighting systems, hospital bed and stretcher technology, surgical instruments, surgical robots, surgical navigation systems, fire detection and suppression systems, SCBA systems, firefighter illumination systems, vehicle dispatch systems, 3d-printing/rapid-prototype technology, fluid transfer systems, 2d-plotting technology, unmanned aircraft / drone technology, anti-drone barrier technology, thermal imaging

Education

• Kettering University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2008

• Swinburne University of Technology

  Study Abroad - Australia, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2007

• Brandon High School

  High School Diploma, General Education

  2000 — 2004

• Cooley Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

  2010 — 2013

• OSMTech Academy

  Advanced Science and Math, Engineering

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Forced Induction
• Legal Assistance
• Failure Analysis
• Document Review
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Efi Tuning
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Web Design
• Teamwork
• Mechanical Engineering
• Legal Advice
• Maintenance & Repair
• Product Development
• Family Law
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Patents
• Continuous Improvement
• Technical Writing
• Communication
• Programming
• Root Cause Analysis
• Intellectual Property
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Problem Solving
• Patent Prosecution
• Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Automotive
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Automotive Engineering
• Start-Ups
• Legal Research