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CHICAGO - Continuing the expansion of their newest office location, the intellectual property law firm Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is pleased to announce that Steven L. Oberholtzer has joined the Ann Arbor office as a partner, on June 30.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Steve join us," said David D. Murray, managing partner of the Ann Arbor office. "His expertise, particularly in the automotive and technology areas, will add a new dimension to the services we offer our clients. We are committed to continuing growth in our office this year and his arrival contributes to our increased presence in this region."

Formerly with Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. Oberholtzer practices intellectual property law and has extensive experience with patent and trademark procurement, transactional negotiations, merger and acquisition matters and policy development.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago, with offices in San Jose, CA;Indianapolis, IN; Ann Arbor, MI andArlington, VA. Brinks Hofer was voted the Best Intellectual Property Law firm in the Central U.S. for the fourth year in a row by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, which also named the firm first in both patent and trademark litigation in 1999. The firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the country, with more than 100 attorneys who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret work, unfair competition and technology and licensing agreements.