Alex Leshnick
About Alex Leshnick
Alex Leshnick is an Intellectual Property Manager at Inductive Automation, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, and is currently a JD candidate at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law.
Current Role at Inductive Automation
Alex Leshnick serves as the Intellectual Property Manager at Inductive Automation, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he manages the company's U.S. export control and software escrow programs. He also coordinates the company's open-source software licensing group. His responsibilities include assisting general counsel with trademark applications and conducting due diligence.
Education and Expertise
Alex Leshnick studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from 2003 to 2007. He also attended the USC Marshall School of Business, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies. Currently, he is a JD candidate at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, where he has been studying since 2021.
Professional Background
Before joining Inductive Automation, Alex Leshnick held various positions in different organizations. He worked at Farmers Insurance as a Market Researcher for four months in 2007 and as an Output Processing Center Intern in 2005. He served as a Business Development and Licensing Specialist at the University of Southern California from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he was the VP of Technology at OriginClear, Inc. from 2011 to 2014 and worked as a Plant Biotechnology Research Assistant at the University of California in 2007.
Achievements in Intellectual Property Management
In his role as Intellectual Property Manager, Alex Leshnick has received export classification from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security for the company's core product. His work involves managing the company's U.S. export control and software escrow programs, which are critical for compliance and operational integrity.