Audra Eidem Heinze practices in all areas of intellectual property law. Her experience ranges from litigation and prosecution to opinion work and licensing involving patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Audra’s patent practice involves an extensive range of fields including mechanical devices, computer software, manufacturing methods, and business methods.
Prior to joining Banner & Witcoff, Audra researched gene mutations in C. elegans at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Biomedical Research Facility. She also worked as a Field Claims Specialist for Monsanto Corporation.
Audra earned her J.D. degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, graduating summa cum laude. She was a member of the Texas Wesleyan Law Review, and was the 2008-2009 President of the National Conference of Law Reviews, Inc. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri, graduating with Honors.
Audra is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Northern District of Illinois. She is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Audra practices in the Chicago, IL office of Banner & Witcoff, Ltd
