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Alexander J. Liederman

Associate

Alex Liederman is an associate in Foley & Lardner LLP’s Trademark, Copyright & Advertising Practice Group, advising clients on strategic foreign and domestic trademark, branding, copyright counseling and protection. His practice includes trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and dispute resolution, as well as broader brand strategy and IP counseling. Alex regularly advises clients across the media, technology, artificial intelligence, and consumer goods and services industries. Alex is a member of Foley’s Fashion, Apparel, and Beauty Industry and Artificial Intelligence sector teams.

Prior to joining Foley, Alex worked in impact investing, providing due diligence and strategic support to startups and mission-driven organizations. He also has experience in media production, having served as an Associate Producer translating complex global issues into narratives for professional and public audiences.

June 4, 2025 In the News

Foley Attorneys Explore IP Considerations for AI-Generated Logos

Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Von Bryant, Norm Rich, and Alex Liederman authored the Bloomberg Law article, "AI-Generated Logos Require Careful Steps to Protect IP Rights."
March 31, 2025 Foley In Fashion

Foley FAB Launches The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2025

Our team is committed to staying ahead of the curve – our The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2025 dives deep into the latest case law, highlights key cases to watch, and provides insights into impactful trends and emerging challenges. We have crafted this guide to help you navigate both the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead.
February 20, 2025

Clarifying the Copyrightability of AI-Assisted Works

The U.S. Copyright Office has concluded that existing copyright legislation and principles are well-suited for the issue of AI outputs’ copyrightability.
December 19, 2024 Innovative Technology Insights

The Intersection of Agentic AI and Emerging Legal Frameworks

As AI agents become the next frontier of machine learning, legal frameworks are being developed to guide their responsible deployment.
August 15, 2023

Limitations In Seeking Trade Dress With Patent Protection

Brand owners versed in intellectual property rights management often use a combination of trade dress, trademarks and patents to protect their IP. Multiple forms of protection can be valuable for companies in pursuing exclusivity for their products, but there are important limitations to be aware of when seeking both trade dress and patent protection.
July 6, 2023 Manufacturing Industry Advisor

IP Considerations in Protecting Autonomous Vehicle Software with Patents and Copyrights

As autonomous vehicles and associated software become more commonplace in the automotive industry, it is important to recognize which forms of intellectual property grant protection within quickly evolving areas of technology and to understand how to obtain registration and enjoy the advantages within an increasingly competitive landscape.