Atty. Alexander D. Augst

Atty. Alexander D. Augst

Alexander D. Augst advises clients, particularly in the medical device and life sciences industries, on a variety of intellectual property issues, including worldwide patent portfolio development and strategy, patent prosecution, due diligence and freedom to operate analysis, and litigation support.

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Profile Summary

About Alexander D. Augst at a glance

Alexander D. Augst is a real estate and ip attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Suffolk University (—, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alexander D. Augst advises clients, particularly in the medical device and life sciences industries, on a variety of intellectual property issues, including worldwide patent portfolio development and strategy, patent prosecution, due diligence and freedom to operate analysis, and litigation support
  • Alexander helps clients identify strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities to minimize threats and maximize revenue using their patent portfolios
  • Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/people/augst-alexander-d/

Practice Areas Explained

Alexander D. Augst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexander D. Augst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Alexander D. Augst is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alexander D. Augst

Where is Alexander D. Augst's law office located?
Alexander D. Augst's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alexander D. Augst handle?
Alexander D. Augst focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Alexander D. Augst go to law school?
Alexander D. Augst earned their education at (—, 2014).
How can I contact Alexander D. Augst for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Alexander D. Augst received?
Alexander D. Augst's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law.

Education

Suffolk University
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026

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