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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione ranks as the 28^th largest law firm in Illinois, according to Chicago Lawyer magazine, with 119 attorneys practicing in the state. Nationally, the firm has 155 attorneys and a staff of scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law.

For its 11^th annual “Largest Law Firms in Illinois” survey, Chicago Lawyer contacted the 200 largest law firms in Illinois, using data gathered from its sibling publication Sullivan’s Law Directory, the most comprehensive listing of legal professionals in Illinois. The publication received 112 responses.

Chicago Lawyer, a Law Bulletin publication, reports monthly on major legal issues and trends, attorneys, law firms and events affecting the legal community. It is a respected source of legal information for managing partners, attorneys, corporate counsel and judges.

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.