ALPHALECT.ai – spearheaded by industry veterans Alexander Harguth and Falk Metzler.
ALPHALECT.ai was established by Alexander Harguth and Falk Metzler, two distinguished European IP attorneys with decades of industry experience. Their collaboration aims to leverage their extensive professional backgrounds to transition the European IP industry into the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and the 4th Industrial Revolution. Their combined expertise uniquely melds computer science and AI knowledge with a broad spectrum of legal and IP experience, positioning ALPHALECT.ai at the forefront of innovation in the IP sector.
Alexander Harguth
JD, German attorney-at-law and esteemed patent litigator at BONABRY, Munich
Alexander serves as a German attorney-at-law with a specialization in patent litigation at BONABRY, Munich. With over 25 years in patent law, he is a recognized leader in technological innovation within the fields of electrical engineering and software technologies.
His technical knowledge spans telecommunications, network technologies, cloud computing, and essential hardware like semiconductors and routers. Alexander’s prowess extends across various judicial arenas, including the German Federal Patent Court, the Unified Patent Court, and the European Patent Office. His comprehensive practice includes license law, employee invention disputes, design law, competition law, and the protection of trade secrets.
Falk Metzler
PhD, Computer scientist and visionary European patent attorney at KLUNKER IP, Munich
Falk stands at the crossroads of technology and law and exemplifies a unique blend of advanced computer science expertise and European patent practice. With a PhD in pattern recognition and image analysis, Falk has contributed to the integration of AI in legal frameworks.
With over 20 years of experience, Falk has masterfully handled pre- and post-grant IP matters before the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). His technical mastery encompasses AI, ML, databases, blockchain, and cryptography. Falk’s legal expertise includes computer law, design law, and crafting IP strategies for advanced technologies like AI and blockchain.
Get in touch
ALPHALECT.ai is registered in Munich, Germany, at:
Bäckerstraße 33 c, 81241 München ST 21
Phone: +49 1748 750000
E-mail: info@alphalect.ai
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE FOUNDERS:
Alexander Harguth, JD
Co-founder / CEO
alexander@alphalect.ai
Alexander’s profile at BONABRY
Falk Metzler, PhD
Co-founder / CEO
falk@alphalect.ai
Falk’s profile at KLUNKER IP
Demystifying Large Language Models
AI’s Disruptive Impact on Patent Attorney’s Business Model
Confidentiality and Client Data Protection in the Age of Legal AI
Explore Our GPT-Powered Legal AI and IP Assistance Bots
The ALPHALECT.AI Legal AI Expert – An an expert in legal tech and legal AI who you can ask for both the latest development and the general principles of legal tech and its impact on the legal landscape.
The EU AI Compliance Advisor – An expert on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU AI Act. It provides in-depth legal analysis and practical guidance on real-life implementation of AI in terms of EU compliance.
Legal Tech/AI Startup Mentor – An expert in crafting AI startup business plans with a focus on strategy, market analysis, and financial modeling.
Startup Intellectual Property and Finance – Dedicated to empowering startups with strategic IP management, finance guidance, and business strategies. This bot is essential for startup founders seeking to safeguard their innovations while securing the funding and strategic direction necessary for growth.
European Patent Attorney & Litigator – Your go-to specialist for navigating European and German patent laws, adept in European and Unitary patents, German patents, and utility models. This bot excels in EPO procedures, including opposition, as well as understanding the intricacies of the UPC and its procedures.
Patenting Software, AI/ML, and Industry 4.0 – Specialized in securing patents for software, AI, ML, and Industry 4.0 innovations across Europe (EPO) and globally, including the USA, Germany, China, Japan, and South Korea. A crucial ally for innovators in cutting-edge technology sectors.
The PCT Navigator – A patent attorney bot with unparalleled expertise in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and its procedures. Ideal for those looking to extend their patent protection internationally with efficiency and precision.