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CHICAGO - Nine attorneys from Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, are listed in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the category of Intellectual Property Law.

Named to this year's list are: Meredith Martin Addy, Henry L. Brinks, Jerome Gilson, Roy E. Hofer, Jerold A. Jacover, Richard G. Lione, Steven L. Oberholtzer (managing partner, Ann Arbor), Gary M. Ropski (president of the firm) and James R. Sobieraj.

Both Mr. Gilson and Mr. Hofer have appeared on the list for at least 10 years. In addition, this is the first year that Ms. Addy, Mr. Brinks, Mr. Lione, Mr. Oberholtzer and Mr. Sobieraj are listed. All are shareholders of the firm.

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Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with four additional 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 and brand names for a wide variety of products and services.