Jacob Rooks

Jacob Rooks is an Intellectual Property Paralegal at Gray Ice Higdon who brings something uncommon to IP prosecution: the discipline and professionalism of serving in the United States Marine Corps. That foundation shapes everything about how he works — the precision he applies to filings, the calm he brings to high-volume portfolios, and the direct, clear communication that clients say makes working with him feel straightforward and reliable.

With more than six years of IP prosecution experience, Jacob specializes in patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and helping clients understand exactly where their matters stand throughout the prosecution process. He is known for completing a high volume of filings with accuracy and for managing complex portfolios with expert-level consistency.

Jacob supports in-house legal teams, mid-size companies, and manufacturing entities with the full scope of patent and trademark prosecution:

• Managing patent and trademark prosecution from initial filing through all prosecution stages
• Providing clients with clear, timely updates on where their patents stand during prosecution
• Expert management of large and complex IP portfolios with a high-volume, high-accuracy track record
• Supporting attorneys on USPTO responses, deadlines, and procedural requirements
• Serving technology companies, manufacturing firms, and in-house legal teams seeking reliable outside IP support

Clients describe working with Jacob as easy — he is approachable, encourages questions no matter how big or small, and always delivers clear and prompt responses. That accessibility, combined with his technical precision, makes him a paralegal that clients genuinely trust.

Client Perspective: "I always felt comfortable asking any question, no matter how big or small, and always received a clear and prompt response."

• Original Member, Inclusivity & Belonging Committee, Gray Ice Higdon
• Three-time speaker, Seneca High School Innovate Academy Pre-Law Pathway
• Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal recipient

Patent Protection

B.S., Criminal Justice, Indiana State University

Richard Landini Outstanding Junior Award Finalist

Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal recipient

Jacob gives back to his community through volunteer work with Community First, United Way, and CASA, and through his ongoing participation as a speaker in Seneca High School's Innovate Academy Pre-Law Pathway — helping young students explore careers in law and intellectual property. His commitment to inclusion and community was present from Gray Ice Higdon's founding day, when he joined the firm's Inclusivity & Belonging Committee as one of its original members.