Alexander Bennett

Associate

Practices & Industries:

Utility Patent, Design Patent, IP Counseling and Transactions

Contact Information:

[email protected]

(312) 248-1580

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Bio

Experience

Credentials

Publications

Overview

Alexander “Alex” Bennett is an associate at Irwin IP whose practice focuses primarily on patent litigation in U.S. Federal District Courts. Alex’s practice includes litigation strategy, discovery management, and legal research for a wide variety of clients throughout the automotive and health industries. Alex’s passion for IP law originates from his work with both scientists and executives and his function as the liaison between the two.

Representative Matters

Part of a team representing a Fortune 500 company in defensive utility patent litigation in the Western District of Texas
- Researched and analyzed complex legal topics related to inequitable conduct, willful infringement, patent assignments, and discovery requirements
- Drafted notice of discovery disputes to the court and communications with opposing counsel
- Organized, reviewed, and prepared e-discovery
Part of a team representing a global equipment supplier in defensive utility patent litigation

Court Admissions

Illinois
Northern District of Illinois
Western District of Texas (Pro Hac Vice)

Pro Bono/Volunteer Work

Assistant Coach for the Chicago-Kent Trial Advocacy Program ranked #7 by U.S. News and & World Report (2023 rankings)
Volunteer Attorney for the Veteran’s Consortium Pro Bono Program providing free legal support for veterans in their appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims

Prior Experience

During law school, Alex competed in both the South Texas Mock Trial Competition and Buffalo-Niagara National Trial Competition placing quarterfinalist in both competitions. He plans to continue to specialize in both intellectual property and trial advocacy.

Before law school, Alex obtained a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. During the pursuit of his undergraduate degree, Alex worked for a nylon manufacturer at a chemical plant in Pensacola, Florida handling a variety of engineering matters. After completion of his undergraduate degree, Alex worked for an automotive lubricant manufacturer and distributor in the Detroit, Michigan area. Alex’s work included working directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Detroit, Michigan area.

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2022

Auburn University, B.S. in Chemical Engineering

May 8, 2023

Automating Without Innovating: Patents Held Invalid

In an appeal before the Federal Circuit, plaintiff People.ai argued to no avail that the Northern District of California erred in its finding of invalidity for a set of business-analytics software patents under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The plaintiff appealed, claiming that its patents did not contain patent ineligible…

February 21, 2023

Maintaining § 101 “Till the Cows Come Home”

In a patent dispute between plaintiffs ChromaDex and Dartmouth College and defendant Elysium Health over spilled milk, the Federal Circuit affirmed the Delaware District Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the Elysium Health, based the subject matter of the asserted patent being patent-ineligible under 35 U.S.C. §…

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