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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione ranks among the top filers of applications for patents filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), according to Managing IP magazine. Rankings are based on details of PCT applications published on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international agreement that allows applicants to seek patent protection in multiple countries by filing an international application. PCT applications have increased in popularity since the start of the year, when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Japan Patent Office agreed to fast-track them.
“Protecting intellectual property in today’s increasingly competitive global economy demands taking every possible step to protect ideas and their value internationally,” said Michael E. Milz, chair of the International Patent Group. “PCT applications help simplify the filing process, which is ultimately more cost-effective for our clients.”
About Managing IP magazine
Managing IP is the leading global resource for IP news and covers all aspects of IP law and practice, with a particular focus on providing business-focused, strategic advice on IP exploitation and enforcement.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the country, has more than 150 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. Brinks serves the intellectual property needs of clients in the United States as well as internationally. Brinks handles assignments for companies in the electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering sectors; the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology industries; and those whose work relates to Internet and computer technology law. The firm also advises on issues relating to intellectual asset management, trade secret, unfair competition, and technology and licensing agreements. 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 DC. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.
