IPR Attorney Directory

Michael is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. He also serves as co-chair of the Entertainment practice and Executive Director of SGR Labs – a legal technology program that features a three-prong approach centered on the tenants of software implementation, data analytics, and automation.

Jacob “Jake” M. Ward is the Founding Member of the Ward Law Office LLC in Tiffin, Ohio. He is a patent attorney admitted to practice by the U.S.P.T.O., in the State of Michigan, and the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. Jake is also a registered Canadian Patent Agent.

Indhira LaPuma is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Ms.

LaPuma also serves as Director of Operations for SGR Labs.