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CHICAGO - Mark H. Remus, a shareholder at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has been named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company's 2006 "40 Under Forty" list of attorneys to watch for Illinois.

"Mark is always well-prepared and conscientious. He has a pleasant demeanor with witnesses and opposing counsel, but is tough when the situation requires it," according to David Schatz, in-house intellectual property counsel for ESCO Technologies, the parent company of Filtertek, one of Remus' long time clients. Remus has represented Filtertek on several patent litigation matters with speedy and successful results.

"We are very proud of Mark's outstanding contributions to the intellectual property field and to our firm, and his service to the Chicago community," said Gary M. Ropski, president of Brinks.

Remus, who joined Brinks in 1997, has litigated patent, trade secret and unfair competition cases in multiple jurisdictions. His cases have involved mechanical, chemical and electrical technologies. His experience includes jury trials, appellate practice and alternative dispute resolution.

Remus received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1997 and his B.S. degree, with distinction, in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1994. He is a member of the American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Law and Litigation Sections), the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Federal Circuit Bar Association, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. He has served as a mentor for the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago and is a volunteer at a local food pantry.

Remus is the third consecutive Brinks attorney to be selected for the "40 Under Forty" list, joining fellow shareholders, Michael P. Chu (2005) and Meredith Martin Addy (2004).

The editors at Law Bulletin Publishing, publishers of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Chicago Lawyer and other publications serving the legal, business and real estate industries, reviewed hundreds of nominations for the list. The committee considers the nominees' career achievements, successful verdicts and settlements, how far the nominees have risen in their fields, recommendations from their peers and adversaries and their contributions to their respective communities. This is the seventh annual edition of "40 Under Forty."

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with four 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.