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Russell Blythe, a partner in our Business Litigation practice, has two decades of experience representing companies, universities, and other institutions in disputes involving patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secrets, unfair competition, and false advertising. Russell is adept at efficiently handling matters of any scale, from counseling on potential disputes to leading multi-venue litigation. Russell has been recognized by Chambers USA, Managing IP, and The Best Lawyers in America as a leading lawyer for intellectual property litigation.
An experienced litigator, Russell represents clients across a variety of industries and technologies, including consumer products, food and beverage, hospitality, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and polymer chemistry.
Russell is experienced in all phases of litigation, including federal district and appellate courts. He is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he has handled dozens of inter partes reviews as an alternative to, or in parallel with, district court litigation.
In addition to intellectual property matters, Russell counsels companies in complex false advertising disputes. He represents clients with matters before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau and regularly consults on appropriate substantiation of advertising claims. His experience further includes actions brought by the Federal Trade Commission.
Russell is an eight-time recipient of our firm’s Pro Bono Service Award and previously received Common Cause Georgia’s Outstanding Citizen Award. He is a member of the Georgia Tech IP Advisory Board and sits on the board of Communities in Schools of Georgia.
J.D., University of Georgia, Magna Cum Laude
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, with high honors
Georgia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
June 25, 2024
Managing IP Recommends Multiple King & Spalding IP Practices, Individuals in its Annual Guide
June 6, 2024
King & Spalding Earns 198 Lawyer Rankings, 90 Practice Group Rankings in Chambers USA Guide
Represented BASF in patent infringement action relating to methods for electrolytic plating of copper onto semiconductor substrates. Representation included multiple arguments before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Federal Circuit, with the PTAB ultimately holding both patents asserted against BASF to be unpatentable and the Federal Circuit affirming.
Represented University of Georgia Athletic Association in trademark infringement case against company marketing unauthorized apparel and other merchandise.
Represented Vital Proteins in false advertising dispute against a competitor related to advertising for collagen supplements and celebrity endorsement.
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September 28, 2015
Intellectual Property Newsletter - September/October 2015
January 14, 2015
Patent Office Statistics Indicate Growth In Oil & Gas Patents
January 6, 2015
Energy Newsletter – January 2015
June 25, 2024
Managing IP Recommends Multiple King & Spalding IP Practices, Individuals in its Annual Guide
June 6, 2024
King & Spalding Earns 198 Lawyer Rankings, 90 Practice Group Rankings in Chambers USA Guide
Represented BASF in patent infringement action relating to methods for electrolytic plating of copper onto semiconductor substrates. Representation included multiple arguments before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Federal Circuit, with the PTAB ultimately holding both patents asserted against BASF to be unpatentable and the Federal Circuit affirming.
Represented University of Georgia Athletic Association in trademark infringement case against company marketing unauthorized apparel and other merchandise.
Represented Vital Proteins in false advertising dispute against a competitor related to advertising for collagen supplements and celebrity endorsement.
See more
September 28, 2015
Intellectual Property Newsletter - September/October 2015
January 14, 2015
Patent Office Statistics Indicate Growth In Oil & Gas Patents
January 6, 2015
Energy Newsletter – January 2015
June 25, 2024
Managing IP Recommends Multiple King & Spalding IP Practices, Individuals in its Annual Guide
June 6, 2024
King & Spalding Earns 198 Lawyer Rankings, 90 Practice Group Rankings in Chambers USA Guide
J.D., University of Georgia, Magna Cum Laude
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, with high honors
Georgia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office