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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States for patent prosecution in utility and design, in the 2011 edition of The Legal 500 - United States, citing Brinks’ strong emphasis in electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and computer science.

The Legal 500 also singled out Brinks attorneys Andrew D. Stover, who chairs the patent prosecution group at Brinks and focuses on mechanical and electro-chemical arts; G. Peter Nichols, who focuses on patent prosecution for companies in chemicals, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, green technology and the mechanical arts; and Kent E. Genin, who was noted for his patent prosecution work in telecom, IT and medical devices.

The Legal 500 – United States is a practical and comprehensive guide of the leading law firms in the U.S. legal market. The guide assesses firms by both geographical area and practice area and offers analyses of firm strengths. The performance of each firm is assessed by reviewing recommendations from clients on service quality and interviews with lawyers in each practice area to provide a clearer picture of each firm.

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.