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Ann Arbor – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest Intellectual Property law firms in the U.S., was included in the new U.S. News & World Reports’ Best Lawyers top national law firms list. The October 2010 issue ranks firms in 39 practice areas and Brinks was named in the category of Intellectual Property Law. It is the only firm listed in the Intellectual Property category that has a Michigan office. The Brinks’ Michigan office, located in Ann Arbor, is led by attorney Steven L. Oberholtzer. Mr. Oberholtzer, along with Ann Arbor colleague Eric J. Sosenko, was recognized in August by The Best Lawyers® in America for 2011.

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 150 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 newest office in Washington D.C. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.