Alexander R. Karana

Overview

Alexander R. Karana, an accomplished Intellectual Property attorney based in the Firm’s Livonia office, is admitted to practice in Michigan and Illinois. As a registered patent attorney, he brings a deep technical and legal foundation to clients at the forefront of innovation, brand-building, and entertainment. His practice centers on patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, and technology-driven business transactions. He regularly advises startups, creators, and established companies on protecting their inventions, scaling their brands, and navigating complex IP and contract disputes. From securing patents to enforcing trademarks, Alexander’s legal work is designed to drive business growth while minimizing risk.

Intellectual Property & Business Law Services:  
• Patent Law – Preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and international patents; portfolio management; licensing and enforcement.
• Trademark Law – Clearance searches, registration, brand strategy, enforcement, and defense.
• Copyright Law – Registration, licensing, and infringement actions.
• Entertainment & Sports Law – Contract negotiation, talent representation, rights management for athletes, musicians, influencers, and creatives.
• Business & Technology Transactions – IP-driven mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, joint ventures, and technology commercialization.
• Startup & Corporate Advisory – Entity formation, compliance, and strategic guidance for growth-stage businesses.

Alexander also brings niche expertise in Entertainment and Sports Law, helping athletes, musicians, and influencers protect and monetize their creative assets. His diverse legal experience spans working with carbon credit registry platforms as a product legal assistant and serving as contract counsel on patent filings, trademark registrations, and IP-heavy deals.

Mr. Karana received a Juris Doctor degree (Concentration in Intellectual Property Law- Patent Track) from UIC Law School, where he graduated with distinction. His legal journey has been complemented by his background in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.

Multilingual and community-driven, Alexander speaks intermediate Arabic and Aramaic (Sureth). He is deeply engaged in legal and social communities, including serving as the former President of the Assyrian American Bar Association and now President of the Chaldean American Bar Association.