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J. Rodgers Lunsford, III, Partner Attorney
Intellectual Property; Trademark Law; Litigation; Trial Practice; Technology Law; Intellectual Property Licensing
Phone:404-815-3628
Address: Suite 3100, Promenade II 1230 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309
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Law Firm:Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Lawyer:J. Rodgers Lunsford, III
Phone:404-815-3628
Fax:404-685-6928
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Intellectual Property; Trademark Law; Litigation; Trial Practice; Technology Law; Intellectual Property Licensing
Bio:Rodgers Lunsford is a partner in the Intellectual Property Section of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Mr. Lunsford's specific expertise is in litigating intellectual property disputes. He has been recognized by Chambers & Partners as "one of the trademark aristocracy within the Atlanta legal market," and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Legal Elite, publications by Woodward/White, Inc., in Atlanta magazine and Georgia Trend magazines. Three of Mr. Lunsford's cases have received attention in national publications: (i) Metro Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. v. Showcase Atlanta Coop. Products, Inc., 479 F. Supp. 351 (N.D. Ga. 1979) (copyright infringement of the novel and film Gone With The Wind, (ii) Schmidt v. Quigg, 609 F. Supp. 227 (E.D. Mich. 1985), rev'g In re Schmidt, 222 U.S.P.Q. 643 (T.T.A.B. 1984) (registerability of the mark Honey Baked Ham) and (iii) Schmidt v. Honeysweet Hams, Inc., 656 F. Supp. 92 (N.D. Ga. 1986 (infringement of the Honey Baked Ham mark). Additionally, in Syntex (U.S.A.), Inc. v. Apotex, Inc.N.D. Ga. 1993), Mr. Lunsford was one of the first attorneys in the United States to rely on the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as the basis for obtaining a preliminary injunction precluding defendants from competing unfairly by making false representations in violation of the Act. Mr. Lunsford has also served effectively as an ADR neutral. In addition to his domestic litigation practice, Mr. Lunsford also super
Admitted:1972, Georgia; 1980, District of Columbia; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
College:Vanderbilt University, B.M.E., 1965
Law School:University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1972
Membership:State Bar of Georgia (past Chairman, Intellectual Property Section).
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Languages:English

Lawyer J. Rodgers Lunsford, III, graduated from Vanderbilt University, B.M.E., 1965 University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1972, is now employed by Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP at Suite 3100, Promenade II 1230 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309.

While being a member of State Bar of Georgia (past Chairman, Intellectual Property Section)., J. Rodgers Lunsford, III is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing J. Rodgers Lunsford, III as your lawyer, you should consider whether J. Rodgers Lunsford, III offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if J. Rodgers Lunsford, III has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though J. Rodgers Lunsford, III's office is located at Atlanta, GA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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J. Rodgers Lunsford, III has been admitted in 1972, Georgia; 1980, District of Columbia; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Intellectual Property; Trademark Law; Litigation; Trial Practice; Technology Law; Intellectual Property Licensing.

J. Rodgers Lunsford, III's college and law school education includes Vanderbilt University, B.M.E., 1965, University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1972. Other biographical background includes Rodgers Lunsford is a partner in the Intellectual Property Section of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Mr. Lunsford's specific expertise is in litigating intellectual property disputes. He has been recognized by Chambers & Partners as "one of the trademark aristocracy within the Atlanta legal market," and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Legal Elite, publications by Woodward/White, Inc., in Atlanta magazine and Georgia Trend magazines. Three of Mr. Lunsford's cases have received attention in national publications: (i) Metro Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. v. Showcase Atlanta Coop. Products, Inc., 479 F. Supp. 351 (N.D. Ga. 1979) (copyright infringement of the novel and film Gone With The Wind, (ii) Schmidt v. Quigg, 609 F. Supp. 227 (E.D. Mich. 1985), rev'g In re Schmidt, 222 U.S.P.Q. 643 (T.T.A.B. 1984) (registerability of the mark Honey Baked Ham) and (iii) Schmidt v. Honeysweet Hams, Inc., 656 F. Supp. 92 (N.D. Ga. 1986 (infringement of the Honey Baked Ham mark). Additionally, in Syntex (U.S.A.), Inc. v. Apotex, Inc.N.D. Ga. 1993), Mr. Lunsford was one of the first attorneys in the United States to rely on the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as the basis for obtaining a preliminary injunction precluding defendants from competing unfairly by making false representations in violation of the Act. Mr. Lunsford has also served effectively as an ADR neutral. In addition to his domestic litigation practice, Mr. Lunsford also super. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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