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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., hosted an open house on April 8, 2009 at the firm's newest office in Research Triangle Park, NC. Firm president, Gary M. Ropski, delivered a welcome address to attorneys, clients and guests from the local Triangle business community. On display was the office's wonderful art collection featuring works by artists Donald Baechler, Sam Gillian, Joel Shapiro, Patrick McFarlin, Emmi Whitehorse and Will Holub.

Pictured above from left to right are Brinks attorneys Bryan L. Skelton, Ph.D.; Allen R. Baum, managing partner of the Research Triangle Park office; Allyn B. Rhodes; Brinks president Gary M. Ropski; Joshua T. Elliott; Thomas E. Holsten; Bashir M.S. Ali, Ph.D. and Joy A. Long, Brinks Director of Business Development.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with five 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 170 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.