Jackson Walker is delighted to welcome Lekha Gopalakrishnan as a partner and Allen Moon as senior counsel to the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Dallas. Their combined experience in patent prosecution, IP litigation, and technology transactions enhances the firm’s ability to deliver comprehensive intellectual property solutions to clients in a variety of industries.

Lekha Gopalakrishnan’s practice spans a wide range of IP matters, including patentability and infringement analyses, trademark and copyright counseling, technology licensing, and IP litigation. She regularly advises clients in the healthcare, life sciences, and higher education sectors, helping them protect and leverage their innovations in competitive and highly regulated markets.

Lekha guides clients through domestic and international patent procurement, portfolio management, and IP due diligence for transactions and licensing. She is known for her ability to translate complex technical concepts into strong legal strategies and for her client-focused, solutions-oriented approach. Active in the professional community, Lekha contributes thought leadership and mentorship within the IP field.

Allen Moon’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation. With a technical background in mechanical and life sciences technologies, he brings experience across diverse industries, including aerospace, oil field tools, and medical devices. His work includes preparing and prosecuting utility and design patents, managing post-grant proceedings, and advising on infringement and validity matters.

Allen is recognized for his precise, strategic counsel and ability to support clients through every stage of the IP lifecycle. He has successfully represented clients in complex litigation and helps companies from startups to industry leaders develop and grow their IP portfolios.

With the addition of Lekha and Allen, Nate St. Clair, head of the firm’s IP practice group, stated, “Lekha and Allen are exceptional additions to our team. Their technical expertise and client-focused approach will further strengthen our ability to protect and advance our clients’ innovations in an increasingly competitive landscape.”

“Their technical expertise and client-focused approach will further strengthen our ability to protect and advance our clients’ innovations in an increasingly competitive landscape.”

On joining Jackson Walker,Lekha shared, “I am thrilled to join Jackson Walker’s talented IP team. The firm’s commitment to excellence and innovation creates exciting opportunities to help clients protect and grow their intellectual property assets.”

Allen added, “Joining Jackson Walker is a tremendous opportunity. I look forward to working with such a dynamic group of professionals and to providing strategic counsel that helps our clients achieve their business goals.”

Lekha received her B.S. from the University of Madras in India and her M.S. from the University of Texas at Arlington. She earned her Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Northwestern University Medical School and her J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. Prior to law school, Lekha was a postdoctoral fellow at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Allen received his B.S. from Texas A&M University and earned his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law.

About Our Intellectual Property Practice

As the largest law firm in Texas, with over 500 attorneys across the state, Jackson Walker is nationally recognized for its Intellectual Property Law and Intellectual Property Litigation experience. The firm has been named a Best Law Firm® by Best Lawyers for over a decade, earning top national and metropolitan rankings in Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent. The firm has also been recognized in the Chambers USA Guide for Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets in 2025 and in Managing IP’s list of recommended law firms in Texas for patent prosecution in 2023 and 2024.

From patents and trademarks to copyrights and trade secrets, we represent clients ranging from individual inventors to multinational corporations, including Dell Inc., Cirrus Logic, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft Corporation, and J.C. Penney, among others. Additionally, we counsel major Texas universities that are pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence, healthcare, energy, and emerging technologies. With a team that of attorneys that hold advanced degrees in engineering or applied science and are licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

To explore our related experience, visit Jackson Walker’s Intellectual Property practice page.