ATLANTA (January 19, 2018) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that William Long has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice. He will be based out of the Atlanta office.

“Bill is a welcome addition to SGR’s large and growing IP legal practice,” said Greg Kirsch, Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. “He is a well-regarded and seasoned litigator and will significantly enhance our patent and IP litigation practices.”

Mr. Long’s practice focuses on patent and other intellectual property and technology-related disputes. In this capacity, he has tried and arbitrated numerous cases involving a wide range of technology and intellectual property issues, including, for example, patent disputes involving computer software and hardware, pharmaceutical products (including Hatch-Waxman cases), chemicals, medical devices, industrial machines, and consumer products. Mr. Long is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. In addition, he counsels clients on a variety of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret issues, including intellectual property strategy, portfolio management, and licensing issues.

About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
SGR is a full service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The firm’s more than 220 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, construction and employment law. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Jacksonville, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Southampton, and Washington, D.C.