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CHICAGO – Chicago Lawyer magazine has named Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione among the top 30 most diverse law firms in Illinois, in a survey published in the July 2011 issue.

The Chicago office of Brinks includes 20 women lawyers, eight of whom are shareholders, and 16 minority lawyers, six of whom are shareholders. Of the 43 associates in the Chicago office, 11 are women and 10 represent minorities. The firm employs 119 attorneys in Illinois and 150 nationwide. Brinks also employs a staff of scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. 



Through mentoring, social engagement and a thoughtful evaluation process, Brinks continually recruits professionals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to supporting one another and the community.

Chicago Lawyer, a Law Bulletin publication, is a monthly magazine that reports 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., Research Triangle Park, N.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Washington, DC. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.