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CHICAGO - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has been recognized with three North American Awards from Managing Intellectual Property magazine for outstanding achievement during the past year.
Brinks won awards for "Patent Firm of the Year (Contentious) – Midwest," Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year – Midwest" and "Trademark Firm of the Year (Contentious) –- Midwest."
In addition, the firm was among the top five contenders in the regional awards category of Patent Prosecution and the national categories of Patent (Contentious) and Trademark (Contentious).
Brinks frequently is recognized in Managing IP magazine's rankings and surveys of IP law firms. In 2009, the firm won a North American Award in the category of "Trademark Litigation (Contentious) – Midwest."
The North American Awards, launched three years ago, recognize leading firms and individuals from across the U.S. and Canada that have performed the most innovative and challenging IP work of the past year. The awards are based on data from the publication's annual world survey of IP practitioners and owners worldwide. This year's annual North American Awards ceremony was held in Washington D.C. on April 15, 2010.
Managing Intellectual Property is part of the international Euromoney Legal Media Group. It is the leading magazine for owners of intellectual property, with readers from across the globe, and covers all aspects of IP practice worldwide.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione serves the intellectual property needs of clients around the world. Brinks has more than 180 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 DC. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.
