Katie Brennan

Katie Brennan is an Intellectual Property Paralegal in the Patent and Trademark group at Gray Ice Higdon. With 11 years of paralegal experience and 7 years focused exclusively on intellectual property, she brings deep procedural knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong client service orientation to every matter she handles.

Katie assists attorneys and clients throughout the full lifecycle of patent and trademark prosecution—from initial application filing through post-grant maintenance—serving large corporations, small businesses, and individual inventors alike.

Katie's work spans the core operational and procedural functions of IP practice:

• Preparation and filing of patent and trademark application documents at the initial stage and throughout prosecution
• Monitoring and docketing of deadlines to ensure timely action on all pending matters
• Communication with foreign associates regarding international patent and trademark applications
• Monitoring annuity and maintenance fee deadlines for active patents
• Direct client communication to provide status updates and ensure clients are informed throughout the process

Clients and attorneys rely on Katie for her responsiveness and precision. She is known within the firm for being especially attuned to the high-stakes nature of IP deadlines—where missing a date can mean the loss of valuable rights—and for her commitment to ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Katie holds dual degrees from Eastern Kentucky University, including a Master's in Public Administration, reflecting her commitment to both professional development and the administrative rigor her role demands. Her seven years of focused IP experience demonstrate a steady dedication to building expertise in a highly specialized field.

Patent Protection, Intellectual Property (Trademarks, Copyright And Technology)

M.P.A., Public Administration, Eastern Kentucky University

B.S., Paralegal Science (Minor: Legal Studies), Eastern Kentucky University