Hector Axel Contreras Alvarez is a legal consultant and lecturer specializing in intellectual property and emerging technologies. With over eight years of international experience, he advises on patent strategy, AI governance, and regulatory compliance. He holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Competition Law from the Max Planck Institute and is actively engaged in research on the intersection of artificial intelligence and patent law. His professional work bridges academia and consultancy, and he remains a key voice in shaping the ongoing legal discourse around AI and innovation.