Audra Eidem Heinze practices in all areas of intellectual property law. She has experience in both litigation and patent prosecution. Her litigation experience involves issues related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks in a variety of fields such as mechanical design and computer software. Prior to joining Banner & Witcoff, Ms. Eidem Heinze 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.
Ms. Eidem Heinze 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.
Ms. Eidem Heinze is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois. She is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Ms. Eidem Heinze practices in the Chicago, IL office of Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.