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Jennifer Harris
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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione has been named among the 25 largest law firms in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer magazine. Brinks has 127 attorneys practicing in Illinois. Nationally, the firm has 170 attorneys, and a staff of scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law.
For its 10th annual Largest Law Firms in Illinois survey, Chicago Lawyer contacted the 200 largest law firms, using data gathered from its sibling publication Sullivan’s Law Directory, the most comprehensive listing of legal professionals in Illinois. The publication received 117 responses. This year, 13 firms reported having more than 200 attorneys and 22 firms reported having 100 to 199 lawyers.
Chicago Lawyer, a Law Bulletin publication, is a monthly magazine that reports on major legal issues and trends, attorneys, law firms and events affecting the legal community. It is a respected source of legal information for managing partners, attorneys, corporate counsel, and judges.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States and serves the intellectual property needs of clients around the world. Brinks has 170 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. The firm also advises on issues relating to intellectual asset management, trade secret, unfair competition, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments for companies in the electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering sectors; the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology industries; and for companies whose work relates to Internet and computer technology law. The firm’s trademark practice works on behalf of clients who deal in a wide variety of products and services. Founded in 1917, Brinks is based in Chicago and has five additional offices across the country, including its new office in Washington D.C.
