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Jeffrey R. Kuester
Partner / AtlantaJeffrey R. Kuester is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.
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Full Bio
Jeff Kuester serves clients facing complex intellectual property challenges, providing strategic guidance in patent, trademark, and copyright matters. Distinguished by over three decades of experience and leadership in intellectual property law, he offers clients practical clarity and risk mitigation through his deep knowledge and proven track record. Jeff serves a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia. Jeff is ranked as one of the top 100 lawyers in Georgia and one of the top 1,000 patent attorneys in the world by IAM Patent 1000.
Lead of his prior firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, Jeff focuses on all aspects of intellectual property law, including litigation, patent preparation and prosecution, and counseling. His approach emphasizes practical solutions aligned with clients’ business objectives, ensuring efficient and effective protection of their intellectual assets. Jeff’s leadership extends beyond the firm and has contributed as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law, where he also held key advisory roles. Recognized for his encyclopedic knowledge and exceptional client service, Jeff is known for managing complex matters with responsiveness and strategic insight.
Outside of work, he balances a busy professional life with a family of five children.
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Representative Experience
- Led patent prosecution and counseling for clients across diverse industries, securing robust intellectual property protections.
- Represented clients in intellectual property litigation, achieving favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy.
- Advised on trademark and copyright matters, ensuring comprehensive brand and content protection.
- Served as special assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia on intellectual property issues.
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Bar Admissions
Georgia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
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Education
Undergraduate- Georgia Institute of Technology
Law School- Georgia State University College of Law
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Memberships
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
American Bar Association, Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs, Advisory Committee, 2017
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Georgia State Intellectual Property Advisory Board, Vice-Chair, 2003-2015
Intellectual Property Owners Association
International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys
State Bar of Georgia, Lawyer Assistance Program, Chair, 2017-2019
State Bar of Georgia, Intellectual Property Law Section, Chair, 2002-2003
State Bar of Georgia, Member of Board of Governors, 2011-present
State Bar of Georgia, Technology Law Section, Chair, 1999-2000
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Recognitions
Chambers USA: Leading Business Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2009-2025
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, 2013, 2015-2017, 2020–2025
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, 2016
Georgia Super Lawyers, 2006-2025
Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, 2012
Managing Intellectual Property, Patent Star, 2020, 2022 -
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