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ANN ARBOR – Steven L. Oberholtzer and Joshua E. Ney, Ph.D., attorneys in the Ann Arbor office of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione and co-authors of an article entitled "Licensing: Choice of Law and Venue," have been notified that the article will appear in the American Bar Association’s September 11, 2011 issue of the Best of ABA Sections, a special issue of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division’s magazine, GPSolo.

The article first appeared in the May/June 2011 issue of Landslide, a bi-monthly magazine of the American Bar Association’s Section of Intellectual Property Law that offers news and analysis on patents, trademarks, copyrights and related topics. The premise of the article is that the choice of law and venue provisions in intellectual property agreements can have profound impact on the rights afforded clients and the cost and complexity of resolving disputes.

Mr. Oberholtzer is a shareholder and managing partner of the Ann Arbor office of Brinks. His practice includes patent and trademark counseling, corporate intellectual property policy development, and technology licensing.

Dr. Ney is an associate attorney. His practice includes patent prosecution, litigation, and licensing, with a particular emphasis in the areas of chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

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., Research Triangle Park, N.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Washington, DC. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.