Alexa Hunter specializes in providing strategic counseling related to worldwide patent protection and enforcement. Alexa is experienced in developing and implementing strategies for the formation and protection of patent portfolios that align with business objectives, as well as monitoring and mitigating risks of third-party IP rights. Her experience provides a strong foundation for counseling clients on how to grow and build meaningful patent portfolios. Alexa practices in a variety of technical industries, and manages complex portfolios in the chemical, life sciences, and medical and surgical device fields.
Prior to joining the firm, Alexa was an associate and member of the Chemical and Life Sciences team at a full-service, intellectual property law firm based in Greenville, South Carolina where she prepared and prosecuted U.S. and international patent applications in the chemical and biotechnology fields, including drug-delivery, implantable and wearable medical devices, pharmaceutical intermediates and small molecules, genetic modification, bioreactor design and scale-up, semiconductor design and fabrication, coatings, formulations, and consumer products, including in the nutraceutical and personal care sectors. Previously, Alexa worked as a commercial contract attorney at an international third-party logistics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she supported its general and senior counsel.
While attending law school, Alexa served as a legal intern at an international chemicals and plastic resins developer and manufacturer in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. She also served as the Production Editor of the Pittsburgh Tax Law Review and Community Liaison for the Student Intellectual Property Law Association.
Alexa was recognized in 2025 and 2026 as one of the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" for Patent Law by The Best Lawyers in America®.
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University of Delaware B.S., Biochemistry (2012) with honors
University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D, Intellectual Property Certificate (2015) Deans Scholar, CALI Awards in Advanced Topics in Patent Law, Patent Law, and Federal Income Tax
Colorado (2023)
Pennsylvania (2015)
South Carolina (2018)
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2016)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Member
American Bar Association, Section of Intellectual Property Law, Member
Colorado Bar Association
Intellectual Property Section, Chair (2026-2027)
Intellectual Property Section, Secretary
ChIPs, Member
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