SmithAmundsen welcomes partner in Wisconsin

US law firm SmithAmundsen has expanded its intellectual property practice group by hiring Elisabeth Townsend Bridge as a partner and co-chair.

Townsend Bridge has experience in patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets matters, as well as licensing and distribution agreements.

Her clients include companies in the food products, insurance, retail sales and supplements industries.

She was part of two American Bar Association delegations to China to discuss IP law with Chinese officials.