MENU INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Kirkland Launches IP Litigation Practice in Austin 23 July 2021 Kirkland has started its intellectual property litigation practice in the Firm’s Austin office, giving the group an on-the-ground presence to expand client offerings in the city’s booming tech sector. IP litigation partner Jeannie Heffernan has relocated to Austin to launch the practice. (read more below) Related Attorney View All Bios Jeanne M. Heffernan, P.C. Intellectual Property Jeannie Heffernan, P.C. Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP Hundreds of tech-focused companies have either relocated their headquarters or expanded operations in Austin, creating more demand for a local IP presence. “Many of our IP clients are based in Texas or have significant operations in the state, including a number with a strong presence in Austin,” Jeannie said. “In addition, over the last five years, hundreds of tech-focused companies have either relocated their headquarters or expanded operations in Austin, creating more demand for a local IP presence. Given that the majority of my practice over the past 15 years has been either in Texas federal district courts or for Texas clients, launching the IP litigation practice in Austin makes perfect sense.” “While we’ve always had significant IP work in Texas, having a physical presence in Austin will allow us to serve IP and tech clients even more closely,” said IP litigation partner Gregg LoCascio, a member of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. With decades of experience, Kirkland’s IP litigation attorneys have achieved extraordinary results in patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and advertising matters, and are often brought in to handle clients’ largest, bet-the-company IP disputes. The group has extensive experience in venues where IP cases are most often litigated, and tries cases before juries, judges and arbitrators nationwide, with additional unique experience before the the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn more about our Intellectual Property Practice Group. Related 08 July 2021 In the News And I Will Go to Texas: Four Firms Speak Out on Moving to Austin 28 June 2021 Press Release Kirkland Starts IP Litigation Practice in Austin Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Shanghai Europe Brussels London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles New York Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. Language Resources 中文(简体) Español Français Deutsch Locations About Kirkland Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2021 Kirkland & Ellis LLP By clicking “Accept All Cookies,” you agree that we can store cookies on your device. We use cookies to improve your Website experience, provide additional security, and remember you when you return to the Website.Privacy Policy Cookies Settings Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies