Amir N. Penn

Mr. Penn's background is electrical engineering, including graduate studies in the field of semiconductor devices and processing. He has had substantial experience in procuring IP rights in the fields of semiconductors, nanotechnology, software related technology, medical devices and telecommunications. He is responsible for development of patent portfolios including preparation, prosecution and supervision of patent applications from filing to issuance.

Mr. Penn also has extensive experience in supervising attorneys to provide consistent, cost-effective, high-quality prosecution for large portfolio clients. Mr. Penn manages a variety of large portfolios including portfolios directed to networking, semiconductor devices (e.g., controllers, memories), consumer electronics, and security systems. Mr. Penn works with clients in various parts of the world including the United States, Europe, and Israel.

• Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2010, 2011 
• Associate Editor, Northwestern University Law Review, Northwestern University, 1993-1994

• 48 Brinks Attorneys Honored as Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers for 2011
• Brinks Attorneys Recognized As Leading Lawyers
• Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Announces Board of Directors, Executive Committee for 2009
• Brinks Attorneys Show Support for Alma Mater
• Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Announces Practice Group Chairs for 2008
• Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Announces 7 New Shareholders and a New Board of Directors
• Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Announces New Hires and Promotions for Year

• Chicago Lawyer
• Leading Lawyers Network Magazine - Business Edition
• Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
• Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
• LawFuel.com
• IPFrontline.com