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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the country, is pleased to announce that Michael P. Chu, shareholder with the firm, has been installed for a third term as board member of the Asian American Bar Association (AABA) of the Greater Chicago Area.

Mr. Chu’s practice covers all aspects of intellectual property law litigation and includes patent litigation, opinions and prosecution relating to mechanical, digital electronics and electro-mechanical arts, as well as negotiating and drafting license agreements.

In addition to his role with the Asian American Bar Association, Mr. Chu served as president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) from 2004-2005, on the Board of Directors of the NAPABA Law Foundation and on the Program Advisory Board for the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

Mr. Chu has also been named to Law Bulletin’s "Forty Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch" for 2005 and to the Illinois Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property Litigation in 2005 and 2006.

The AABA seeks to increase awareness on issues of importance to the Asian American community, promotes improvements in the administration of justice and advancements in jurisprudence and serves the legal needs of the Asian American community by supporting pro bono legal clinics and organizations.  For additional information visit www.aabachicago.com.

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 agents specializing 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.