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ANN ARBOR - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., announces the publication of the second edition of its intellectual property law primer, The Basic Principles of Intellectual Property Law. The primer was originally published in 2006 and was updated to reflect recent court decisions and changes in the law that impact intellectual property.

The principal author of The Basic Principles of Intellectual Property Law primer is Steven L. Oberholtzer, shareholder and managing partner of the Ann Arbor office of Brinks. Mr. Oberholtzer focuses his practice on patent and trademark counseling, corporate intellectual property policy development, technology licensing, joint development and joint venture relationship agreements and United States Patent and Trademark Office administrative proceedings. He has experience in the mechanical and electro-mechanical disciplines, with particular emphasis on automotive industry issues, and has additional significant experience in technology areas, including medical devices, lasers, fiber optics, optical devices and heavy industrial equipment.

Contributing authors of the primer include the following attorneys, also from the Ann Arbor office: Kelly K. Burris, Robert K. Fergan, Bonnie R. Shaw, Bradley L. Smith, Eric J. Sosenko and Michael N. Spink.

The Basic Principles of Intellectual Property Law is available at no charge by visiting the Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Web site, IP Primer, and completing the request form under the "News and Events" tab.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with five additional offices across the country, including Ann Arbor, 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 180 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.