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Abby Parsons is a trial lawyer and trusted advisor to her clients. Abby spots the critical path forward and finds creative and pragmatic solutions, both in and out of the courtroom.
Abby focuses on patent litigation covering a wide range of technology, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to software and high-tech patents. Abby also consults on other kinds of IP and transactions. Abby is a key player on any team.
Abby is regularly on her feet in federal court. She leads large-scale electronic discovery, motions practice, depositions, witness preparation, trial preparation, and trial. Abby also has experience litigating trademarks and trade secrets, as well as drafting, prosecuting, and counseling clients on patent portfolios. She is passionate about pro bono work, representing, for example, transgender prisoners, veterans, and families in need of assistance.
J.D., The University of Iowa College of Law
B.A. Human Biology, University of Northern Iowa, summa cum laude
Illinois
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Houston Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Houston Intellectual Property Law Association
NYIPLA
December 8, 2022
King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities
December 8, 2022
K&S elects 24 new partners and promotes 17 counsel across 15 cities
August 23, 2021
Abby Parsons and Jim Brogan appear on UC Berkeley Law’s Expert Series Podcast to discuss the DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Biofrontera Inc. case
Secured ground-breaking injunctive relief for adequate medical care under the Eighth Amendment in first-ever class action lawsuit on behalf of all transgender prisoners in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections in pro bono matter brought in conjunction with the ACLU and Kirkland & Ellis. Cross-examined a lead witness for the defense at trial. Monroe v. Jeffreys, No. 18-cv-156 (S.D. Ill. Aug. 5, 2021).
Patent litigation involving demand response technology relating to smart thermostats in the Western District of Texas and the International Trade Commission. See, e.g., Causam Enterprises, Inc. v. ecobee, Inc., No. 21-cv-748 (W.D. Tex.) (pending); In re Certain Smart Thermostats, Load Control Switches and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (pending).
Patent litigation involving safety features in headrests of child car seats. Cozy Inc. v. Dorel Juvenile Grp. Inc., No. 21-cv-10134 (D. Mass.) (pending).
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June 13, 2017
The Age of Competition
January 25, 2017
International Food Law Gazette - January 2017
December 8, 2022
King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities
December 8, 2022
K&S elects 24 new partners and promotes 17 counsel across 15 cities
August 23, 2021
Abby Parsons and Jim Brogan appear on UC Berkeley Law’s Expert Series Podcast to discuss the DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Biofrontera Inc. case
Secured ground-breaking injunctive relief for adequate medical care under the Eighth Amendment in first-ever class action lawsuit on behalf of all transgender prisoners in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections in pro bono matter brought in conjunction with the ACLU and Kirkland & Ellis. Cross-examined a lead witness for the defense at trial. Monroe v. Jeffreys, No. 18-cv-156 (S.D. Ill. Aug. 5, 2021).
Patent litigation involving demand response technology relating to smart thermostats in the Western District of Texas and the International Trade Commission. See, e.g., Causam Enterprises, Inc. v. ecobee, Inc., No. 21-cv-748 (W.D. Tex.) (pending); In re Certain Smart Thermostats, Load Control Switches and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (pending).
Patent litigation involving safety features in headrests of child car seats. Cozy Inc. v. Dorel Juvenile Grp. Inc., No. 21-cv-10134 (D. Mass.) (pending).
See more
June 13, 2017
The Age of Competition
January 25, 2017
International Food Law Gazette - January 2017
December 8, 2022
King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities
December 8, 2022
K&S elects 24 new partners and promotes 17 counsel across 15 cities
August 23, 2021
Abby Parsons and Jim Brogan appear on UC Berkeley Law’s Expert Series Podcast to discuss the DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Biofrontera Inc. case
J.D., The University of Iowa College of Law
B.A. Human Biology, University of Northern Iowa, summa cum laude
Illinois
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Houston Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Houston Intellectual Property Law Association
NYIPLA