About
A modern intellectual
property practice.
Aurex is a Norwegian intellectual property boutique advising on trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, disputes, and related commercial matters.
The Firm
Founded with a clear objective.
Aurex was founded with a clear objective: to provide commercially focused, highly specialised intellectual property counsel — delivered directly, without unnecessary complexity.
The firm works across a broad range of industries and technologies, with particular depth in technically complex matters. Aurex combines legal precision with practical and strategic guidance, with particular emphasis on responsiveness, efficiency, and long-term client relationships.
By maintaining a focused specialist practice, Aurex ensures that every matter receives direct, senior-level attention. No junior staff. No hand-offs. Just clear, expert advice from an attorney who knows your matter inside out.
Principal
Alexander Hallingstad
Attorney at Law
Alexander Hallingstad is a Norwegian Attorney at Law with over eight years' experience in intellectual property law.
He advises on trademark, patent, design, copyright, and related commercial matters, including prosecution, disputes, portfolio management, enforcement, and strategic advisory work.
Before founding Aurex, Alexander was an attorney at a leading Norwegian IP firm, where he held key account responsibility for major Norwegian companies and their intellectual property portfolios. He has represented clients in proceedings before the Norwegian Industrial Property Office, the Board of Appeal, and Norwegian courts, including both formal hearings and judicial mediation. He has also represented clients directly before the EUIPO.
Earlier in his career, Alexander worked as a legal adviser and examiner at both the Norwegian Industrial Property Office and the Board of Appeal for Industrial Property Rights. This experience — on the decision-making side of the proceedings he now handles as counsel — provides a perspective that is difficult to replicate.
Technical Background
Science and law,
in the same hands.
Alexander holds a BSc in Molecular Medicine and Biochemistry from the University of Essex, in addition to his law degree from the University of Bergen.
His studies covered cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, organic and inorganic chemistry, and molecular medicine. His Master's thesis addressed the requirement of industrial applicability under Article 57 EPC as interpreted by the EPO — a directly relevant foundation for patent work in the life sciences and related fields.
This background provides genuine depth when advising on patent matters in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related fields — going beyond legal analysis to engage meaningfully with the underlying science.
Experience
Career
Education
Academic
Memberships
Professional
Approach
Precision. Clarity. Commitment.
Strategically sound
Aurex believes effective intellectual property counsel should be both strategically sound and commercially practical.
Clear communication
The firm prioritises clear communication, efficient handling of matters, and advice tailored to each client's broader commercial objectives.
Direct senior attention
By maintaining a focused specialist practice, Aurex ensures that every matter receives direct, senior-level attention — from first instruction to final resolution.
Get in Touch
Ready to discuss your IP matter?
Aurex welcomes enquiries from clients seeking specialist intellectual property counsel in Norway.
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