Norton Rose Fulbright names new IP leadership

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced three US partners as the leaders of its IP practice.

Tim Kenny has been named global head of IP; Jim Repass is the new US head of IP; and Alicia Groos has been named US head of IP brands.

Kenny, who also serves as the firm’s Minneapolis partner-in-charge, will lead the firm’s global IP team of more than 250 lawyers. He focuses his practice on US and international trademark litigation, oppositions and cancellations, policing, counselling, and licensing and prosecution.

“Being trusted to lead our incredibly talented global IP lawyers is truly humbling. With the breadth of experience that we possess, our IP teams will continue to provide clients with world-class service,” said Kenny, who replaces Gina Shishima.

Repass, based in Houston, advises clients on IP-related aspects of business arrangements, including mergers and asset purchase acquisitions, joint ventures, joint research and development arrangements, licensing arrangements, and sales, distribution and service arrangements.

Repass said: “In the US, our IP team provides businesses with sound advice and unmatched service, as organisations become increasingly more susceptible to IP challenges.”

Groos, who is based in the firm’s Austin office, concentrates her practice on US trademark and copyright law and management of domestic and international IP portfolios.

“Business brands are some of the most valuable IP assets of our clients. It is an honour to lead our team in providing our clients with successful strategies on brand protection in both the US and across the globe,” she said.

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