Kourtney Baltzer is an intellectual property litigation partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis. Her practice involves a range of technologies including biotechnology, thermal heat sinking of electronics, data processing systems, and GPS technology. Kourtney has experience in all aspects of patent litigation including analyzing infringement and validity positions in pre-filing investigations, drafting various briefs and motions, including claim construction and summary judgment briefs, working with expert witnesses, taking and defending fact and expert depositions, arguing motions in court, and examining witnesses at trial. Kourtney also has experience assisting clients in drafting and negotiating settlement and licensing agreements.
