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Jennifer M. Kurcz

Partner

Chicago
T +1.312.416.6282
F +1.312.416.6201
jkurcz@bakerlaw.com
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Overview

Jennifer Kurcz is a patent litigator with experience in trademark protection. Her experience is heavily concentrated on PTAB trials and proceedings, in addition to district court litigation and federal appeals. Jennifer works with clients to provide insightful and practical advocacy, often drawing on her depth of knowledge and experience in computer science litigation.

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  • Obtained a jury verdict of infringement and award of $15.8 million on behalf of software company in a patent infringement suit.

  • Defended a leading wireless audio company against infringement claims where the plaintiff sought significant damages. Obtained a walkaway settlement.

  • Obtained a multimillion-dollar jury verdict (and affirmance on appeal) for patent infringement on behalf of a Chicago-based software company.

  • Represented a patent owner in asserting an extensive patent portfolio to obtain licenses and more than 20 settlements.

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Experience

  • Obtained a jury verdict of infringement and award of $15.8 million on behalf of software company in a patent infringement suit.

  • Defended a leading wireless audio company against infringement claims where the plaintiff sought significant damages. Obtained a walkaway settlement.

  • Obtained a multimillion-dollar jury verdict (and affirmance on appeal) for patent infringement on behalf of a Chicago-based software company.

  • Represented a patent owner in asserting an extensive patent portfolio to obtain licenses and more than 20 settlements.

  • Developed and protected comprehensive branding strategy in the medical field.

  • Defended a Fortune 200 pharmaceutical company in an infringement suit, obtaining favorable claim construction and settlement.

  • Obtained complete dismissal of multi-patent infringement case filed against international computer company in the District of Delaware, where co-defendant’s motion to dismiss was denied.

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America© (2019 to Present)
    • Illinois: Patent Law
  • Illinois "Super Lawyer" (2018 to 2020)
    • Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (2016 to 2017)

Memberships

  • American Bar Association: Intellectual Property Section
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
  • PTAB Bar Association
  • ChIPs, Chicago Chapter: Leader

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  • Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club

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Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Registration No. 54,481
  • Illinois

Education

  • J.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law, cum laude; Order of the Coif; Nebraska Law Review, Executive Editor
  • B.S., Biochemistry, minor in Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, summa cum laude

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IP Intelligence: Insight on Intellectual Property
The Sun Has Set on CBM Review
By Jennifer M. Kurcz, Alaina J. Lakawicz
September 23, 2020
Earlier this month, on September 16, 2020, the Transitional Program for Covered Business Method (CBM) Review expired.[1] Enacted as part of the AIA and spanning eight years, CBM Review was promoted within Congress as a vehicle to challenge...
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