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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the country, is ranked as the 26th largest law firm in Illinois, according to Chicago Lawyer magazine’s 2006 annual survey. The survey, published in the June 2006 issue of Chicago Lawyer, is based solely on the number of attorneys practicing in Illinois. Brinks is the largest firm in Illinois dedicated solely to the practice of intellectual property law on the survey. Brinks continues to move up in the rankings from 28th in 2004 to 27th in 2005 and now to the 26th slot in 2006.

"We are proud of our reputation as the largest law firm in Illinois dedicated exclusively to intellectual property,” said Brinks president Gary M. Ropski. “As we continue to grow, we remain committed to providing the highest level of service for our clients’ intellectual property needs."

The annual survey of Illinois’ largest law firms is now in its 6th year of publication. This year, Chicago Lawyer sent surveys to 169 Illinois law firms employing more than 20 lawyers; 124 law firms responded. The survey results are based on firm data as of January 1, 2006. The magazine, part of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, is an award-winning monthly magazine covering topics about attorneys, law firms, issues and events of interest to the legal community.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with three other offices across the country serving the intellectual property needs of clients from around the world. The firm is one of the largest IP law firms in the country, with more than 150 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agentsspecializing in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, intellectual asset management, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments in fields as diverse as electrical, chemical, mechanical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nanotechnology, Internet and computer technology, as well as in trademarks or brand names for a wide variety of products and services.