SGR’s Greg Kirsch and Dale Lischer Once Again Recognized on List of the World’s Leading Patent Professionals for 2017

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July 26, 2017

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ATLANTA (July 26, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that partners Greg Kirsch and Dale Lischer have once again been recognized for 2017 on Intellectual Asset Management’s (IAM’s) IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

The IAM Patent 1000, a unique guide that identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe, shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this pivotal area of practice. The guide has been compiled following an extensive research process. Over five months, IAM conducted approximately 1,800 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. Individuals qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000. To view the description of SGR on the list, click here.

Greg Kirsch is a Partner and Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice. His practice encompasses the entire range of patent law, including patent procurement, strategic patent portfolio development, patent opinions (infringement, validity and patentability), post-grant patent office proceedings, licensing, as well as patent litigation. Mr. Kirsch’s honors also include Chambers USA: Leading Business Lawyers - Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America® - Patent Law, Georgia Super Lawyers - Intellectual Property and Georgia Trend magazine – Legal Elite.

Dale Lischer is a Partner in the IP Practice of SGR. His practice involves all areas of patent law as well as work in trademark and copyright matters. The focus of Mr. Lischer's practice is patent litigation and patent prosecution. Additional intellectual property recognitions include Georgia Super Lawyers - Intellectual Property Litigation, Chambers USA: Leading Business Lawyers - Intellectual Property, and Best Lawyers in America® - Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law.

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 200 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, construction and employment law. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Jacksonville, London, Munich, New York, Southampton, and Washington, D.C.