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ANN ARBOR –The Ann Arbor office of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has been named the 11th largest Intellectual Property law firm in Metropolitan Detroit, which for purposes of the survey, is comprised of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw Counties. Brinks was the only firm in Washtenaw County to be ranked among the top 20 largest firms. The ranking was prepared by DBusiness Magazine (www.dbusiness.com) and appears in the March/April 2011 edition.

The Ann Arbor office of Brinks is led by managing partner, Steven L. Oberholtzer, who previously served as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Established in 2000, Brinks’ Ann Arbor office has grown to 34 total staff, including 18 attorneys dedicated solely to the practice of intellectual property law.

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 Ann Arbor. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.