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Robert J. Theuerkauf is a Louisville-based intellectual property litigator with a national practice. As Chair of Gray Ice Higdon’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group, he represents businesses of all sizes—from startups to global corporations—in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes.
Clients turn to Robert because he makes the complex understandable. Known for his ability to simplify intricate IP issues, he brings clarity to high-stakes disputes and helps business leaders feel confident in their decisions. His style is both strategic and practical, ensuring that clients not only achieve results in court but also protect the long-term value of their innovations.
Robert handles the full spectrum of intellectual property litigation, including cases in federal courts nationwide and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He regularly represents clients enforcing their IP rights or defending against infringement claims, with particular strength in jury trials and appellate advocacy.
Clients describe him as responsive, relatable, and thorough, someone who can navigate complexity without losing sight of their goals. His approach is grounded in both technical knowledge and practical strategy, making him a trusted partner in protecting ideas, inventions, and brand value.
Client Perspective:
“Robert has a unique ability to break down complicated issues into clear strategies. He’s confident, approachable, and always focused on success.”
Regularly represents businesses in trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes in federal courts across the United States.
Robert began practicing law in 2001 at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, where he focused on general litigation. In 2003, he joined Middleton Reutlinger and quickly honed his expertise in intellectual property disputes. In 2022, he became one of the founding partners of Gray Ice Higdon and now leads the firm’s IP litigation practice.
Kentucky
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law – J.D. (2001)
University of Kentucky – B.S., Agricultural Biotechnology
Robert J. Theuerkauf is a Louisville-based intellectual property litigator with a national practice. As Chair of Gray Ice Higdon’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group, he represents businesses of all sizes—from startups to global corporations—in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes.
Clients turn to Robert because he makes the complex understandable. Known for his ability to simplify intricate IP issues, he brings clarity to high-stakes disputes and helps business leaders feel confident in their decisions. His style is both strategic and practical, ensuring that clients not only achieve results in court but also protect the long-term value of their innovations.
Robert handles the full spectrum of intellectual property litigation, including cases in federal courts nationwide and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He regularly represents clients enforcing their IP rights or defending against infringement claims, with particular strength in jury trials and appellate advocacy.
Clients describe him as responsive, relatable, and thorough, someone who can navigate complexity without losing sight of their goals. His approach is grounded in both technical knowledge and practical strategy, making him a trusted partner in protecting ideas, inventions, and brand value.
Client Perspective:
“Robert has a unique ability to break down complicated issues into clear strategies. He’s confident, approachable, and always focused on success.”
Regularly represents businesses in trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes in federal courts across the United States.
Robert began practicing law in 2001 at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, where he focused on general litigation. In 2003, he joined Middleton Reutlinger and quickly honed his expertise in intellectual property disputes. In 2022, he became one of the founding partners of Gray Ice Higdon and now leads the firm’s IP litigation practice.
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law – J.D. (2001)
University of Kentucky – B.S., Agricultural Biotechnology
Kentucky
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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