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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione has been recognized by Intellectual Property Today magazine as one of the top trademark law firms in the country for 2011 among boutique and general practice firms with IP practices. Brinks, which is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., was ranked 34^th on the 2011 list, up from 62^nd in the 2010 rankings.

IP Today's 2011 list, which appears in the May issue of the magazine, comprises 140 law firms and individuals. Firms are ranked according to the number of U.S. trademark registrations issued in 2010 that list the firm or an individual from the firm as the legal representative for that registration. During 2010, Brinks registered 275 trademarks.

Intellectual Property Today is one of the legal industry's leading intellectual property publications, focusing on legal issues in patent, trademark and copyright law. Content is geared to patent attorneys and agents, professionals and executives in firms and companies that provide products and services to this industry.

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. Brinks is based in Chicago and has offices in Ann Arbor, Mich., Indianapolis, Ind., Raleigh, N.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Washington, DC. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.