James R. Sobieraj

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James R. Sobieraj
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概观

"Jim Sobieraj is phenomenal; I feel lucky to work with him. He’s highly sought-after and always busy, but he makes time for us no matter what." IP Counsel – Global product marketing company

Jim Sobieraj believes his success for clients derives from being able to capably manage two apparently contradictory traits. “A successful litigator needs to listen and to lead,” he states.

Jim excels at both. To the benefit of his clients he relies on his tenacious competitiveness and his collegiality. "When I'm involved in a patent litigation," he notes, "I'm constantly thinking about how to win—evenings, weekends, while driving—any time. And I don't back down." At the same time, Sobieraj adds, "It's important to develop strong, collegial relationships with clients. In the best relationships, we're fighting hard for them—and winning—but our clients become friends and colleagues."

With more than 35 years of experience in more than 100 IP litigations and 20 IPRs, Jim has learned how to develop and apply strategies that never lose focus of achieving the client’s business objectives. That means holding himself to a higher standard for service. And his clients agree.

Says one IP counsel at a global product marketing company, "Jim Sobieraj is phenomenal; I feel lucky to work with him. He’s highly sought-after and always busy, but he makes time for us no matter what. He's terrific.” Notes the IP counsel at a Tier 1 automotive supplier that Sobieraj represented in a jury trial: "Jim and the Brinks' team kicked [opposing counsels'] tail…. The [opposition] was on its heels the entire time… . [I]t was an easy shot to knock them over [at settlement]."

Another client adds, “Jim is a great analyst and he's incredible in motion practice … . He projects so much intellectual integrity that after a while the judges all want to hear from him." Another adds, "Jim deserves particular recognition for his leadership, courtroom presence, and … organizational skills…." Still another applauds his "… extraordinary effort … commitment and passion."

“I wake up every day proud to be trusted by clients to handle some of their toughest legal challenges with respect to IP,” says Jim. “As I consider how my work best exemplifies the spirit and work ethic of Brinks, an arbitration case comes to mind. There we not only won a $25 million judgment for our client, but also used the rubric of the case to develop a plan for minimizing future litigation over similar claims, which included changing contracts and procedures for protecting the client’s most valuable trade secrets. That to me typifies how Brinks is always looking ahead for our clients.”

Jim also served as president of Brinks Gilson & Lione from 2012 through 2017. During his tenure, the firm opened a new office in China.

业务组
教育
  • J.D.,
    University of Michigan Law School, 1982
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude,
    密西根大学, 1979
执业准许
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fed. Cir.
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Dist. Court, C.D. Illinois
  • U.S. Dist. Court, Dist. of Colorado
  • U.S. Dist. Court, E.D. Michigan
  • U.S. Dist. Court, E.D. Texas
  • U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Illinois, Trial Bar
  • U.S. Dist. Court, S.D. Indiana
  • U.S. Dist. Court, W.D. Michigan
  • U.S. Dist. Court, W.D. Texas
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
专注领域
技术背景
  • Analog Electronics
  • Digital Electronics
  • Semiconductors
  • Software
经验 | Overview

Jim has been lead counsel in litigations involving the infringement, validity and ownership of patent rights, license agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, fraud, antitrust, and other commercial litigation. His experience includes bench and jury trials, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, Markman hearings, appeals, IPRs, arbitrations and mediations. He has represented companies in a variety of technologies, including in analog and digital electronics, telecommunications, software, medical devices, hydraulics, automotive components, and various consumer goods.

Jim also advises clients on strategies for building, maintaining, enforcing, defending and commercializing patent portfolios. He works with global clients in the U.S, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has developed a large network of highly-regarded IP professionals in many countries around the world. He has received many legal industry accolades and awards.

经验 | Legal

Brinks Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
Past-President, 2012-2017
Member, Board of Directors, 1990, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2010-2017
Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, 2002-2007
Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, 2008-2009
Shareholder, 1987-Present
Associate, 1982-1986

经验 | Non-Legal

IBM Corporation, Burlington, VT
Engineering intern, 1979 and 1980

经验 | Civic Activities

St. Edward’s Church Parish Council
President, 2006-present

Union League Club of Chicago

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

前瞻性思维
Time to Appeal: Challenging PTAB Time-Bar Determinations at the Federal Circuit
January 16, 2018
Brinks Gilson & Lione's "2017 IP Developments" Webinar Mentioned by CDLB
January 27, 2017
Brinks Webinar | 2017 IP Developments
January 25, 2017
Firm Centennial Mentioned in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
January 06, 2017
Legal News Mentions Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys Listed as IP Stars
October 10, 2016
Biosimilar Product Notice
July 13, 2016
The American Lawyer Profiles Expansion at Brinks
May 25, 2016
Brinks Webinar | 2016 IP Developments
January 28, 2016
Brinks Firm Overview
2015
Jim Sobieraj and Gary Ropski quoted and mentioned in Law.com
August 07, 2015
Brinks mentioned in Washtenaw County Legal News
July 13, 2015
Brinks Webinar | 2015 IP Developments
January 21, 2015
Feature Profile: Detroit Native Heads One of Chicago's Top IP Firms
March 23, 2012
"Know-How in the United States," Wurzer-Kaiser, ed. (Bundesanzeiger, Verlag: Koeln, 2007) Ch. 5.
2007
International Litigation
2005
International Litigation
2005
Current Issues and Future Trends for Large Corporate Licensing Programs
June 2004
Protecting Your IP in Joint R&D Projects
July 01, 2003
演讲
  • “Mock Mediation of IP License Dispute,” Licensing Executives Society International Conference, 2019, Yokohama, Japan
  •  “Managing Cross Border IP Enforcement,” Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) 2018 Annual Meeting
  • "Recent IP Decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court," AIPPI-US (AIPLA) Global IP Educational Forum, Chicago 2017
  • "Legal and Business Cases in IP Licensing," LES Thailand 2017 Meeting
  • “Fifty Years of a Changing Landscape for Patents in the United States,” les Nouvelles, March 2016
  • “Current Global Trends in Licensing, LES Asia Pacific 2015 Meeting, Kuala Lumpu“Important Changes Concerning the Procurement and Enforcement of IPR in the United States, Licensing Executives Society Scandinavia 2015 Annual Meeting
  • “US IP Litigation”, Licensing Executives Society (Britain and Ireland), 2015 Annual Meeting
  • “Managing the Changing IPR Landscape in High Tech Industries”, Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) 2011 Annual Meeting
  • “The Devil's in the Deals: Sticky transactional issues”, Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) 2010 Annual Meeting
  • “Global Leaders of Corporate Licensing,” moderator, Licensing Executives Society International Conference, Chicago, Illinois, May 2008
  • Evaluating and Managing the Risks of IP Litigation in the U.S," Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Brinks Gilson & Lione Litigation Seminar, "What Every European Company Should Know About Litigation in the U.S.," Munich, Germany, June 21, 2007
  • "Resolving International Licensing Disputes Through Mediation," Licensing Executives Society International Conference, Zurich, Switzerland, June 20, 2007
  • "International Arbitration," Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) 2006 Annual Meeting
  • "The Quilt Work of Damages Methodologies in Matters Within the Circuit's Preview," Federal Circuit Bar Association Bench and Bar Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 1, 2006
  • "Managing The Risks of IP Litigation," Lorman Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, May 4, 2006
  • "Antitrust Issues in Patent and Technology Licensing," Licensing Executives Society International Conference, Seoul, Korea, April 12, 2006
  • "Dispute Resolution Alternatives in the Pacific Rim," Licensing Executives Society International Conference, Seoul, Korea, April 10, 2006
  • "Assessing and Managing the Risks of IP Litigation," Brinks Gilson & Lione Litigation Seminar, October 25, 2005
  • "What Business Executives Must Know About IP Litigation," Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) 2005 Annual Meeting
  • "Leaders of Licensing Panel Discussion," Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) 2005 Annual Meeting
  • "IP Bankruptcy: A Dastardly Deed," Licensing Executives Society International, Paris, France, March 31, 2004
  • "The Doctrine of Equivalents in Europe and the U.S.: A Case Study," Licensing Executives Society International Conference, Oslo, Norway, June 18, 2003
  • "Business Method Patents: Introduction and Strategies," Chicago Bar Association Corporate Law Department Committee, June 5, 2003
  • "Protecting Your Turf: Tips and Traps for Ownership of IP Rights," Licensing Executives Society, Silicon Valley Chapter, San Jose, California, March 26, 2003
  • "Intellectual Property Issues Arising From Joint Development Projects," Joint Meeting of the Licensing Executives Society of Korea and AIPPI, Seoul, Korea, October 7, 2002
  • "The Role of Intellectual Property in E-commerce and the Internet," Licensing Executives Society, USA & Canada, Annual Meeting, 2001
  • "Winners and Losers – Finding the Right Intellectual Property and E-Business Strategies," Licensing Executives Society, USA & Canada, Winter Meeting, 2001
  • "Innovation at the Speed of E-Commerce: Strategic Business and Intellectual Property Perspectives," University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, September 7, 2000
  • "Strategic Alliances in the Electronics Industry," Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Annual Meeting, 1994
  • "Contracting for Alternative Dispute Resolution: An Application to Intellectual Property," American Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting, 1993
  • "Structuring the Licensing Agreement," Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Seminars, Chicago, Illinois, 1992 and 1990
  • "Reasonable Royalties – What Does Reasonable Mean?" Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Annual Meeting, 1991
  • "Building a Damages Claim," Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Annual Meeting, 1990
代理案件
  • ABM International, Inc. v Juki America, Inc., et. al. (D.N.J.):  Represent the defendants accused of infringing three patents relating to electronic controls for industrial sewing machines.  The case is staying pending the outcome of three IPRs. The case and IPRs are pending.
  • Polaris Powered Technologies LLC v TCL Corporation, et. al. (C.D. Cal.):  Represent the defendants accused of infringing a patent relating to LED arrays.  The case is staying pending the outcome of an IPR.
  • Composite Innovation Group, et. al. v. Michigan State University, et. al. (Michigan Court of Claims; Michigan Court of Appeal.):  Represent the defendants accused of breach of a patent license agreement.  The Court of Claims granted defendants’ motions to dismiss all counts.  The case is pending on appeal.
  • Sysmex Corp., et al. v. Beckman Coulter, Inc. (D. Del.): Represent the plaintiffs in a case asserting infringement of two patents relating analyzers with a distinct body fluid mode. The defendants have filed four IPRs on the asserted patents.  The case and IPRs are pending.
  • Beckman Coulter, Inc. v. Sysmex America, Inc. et al., (N.D. Ill.): Represent the defendants accused of infringing a patent relating to hematology analyzer systems.  The case is pending.
  • Fractus, S.A. v. ZTE (USA), Inc. (E.D. Texas; N.D. Texas): Represent the defendant accused of infringing seven patents relating to antennas used in mobile handsets.  The case was filed in E.D. Texas, and later transferred to N.D. Texas due to improper venue. The defendant filed seven IPRs on the asserted patents. The case settled.  
  • American Patents LLC v. ZTE Corporation, et al. (E.D. Texas): Represent the defendants accused of infringing seven patents relating to various aspects of cell phone technology.  The case settled. 
  • American Patents LLC v. Hisense Co. Ltd., et al. (E.D. Texas): Represent the Hisense defendants and Best Buy with respect to Hisense TVs accused of infringing five patents.  The case settled.
  • IPA Technologies Inc. v. ZTE (USA) Inc. (S.D. Cal.)  Represented the defendant accused of infringing two patents relating to speech-based navigation of electronic data sources.  The case was dismissed without prejudice during the discovery phase. 
  • JSDQ Mesh Technologies, Inc. v. BelAir Networks Corp et al. (D. Del.):  Defended Ericsson Inc. and several affiliates and customers (including AT&T and Comcast), which had been accused of infringing four patents relating to wireless communications networks.  Following the Markman hearing, the parties settled.
  • Endeavor Meshtech Inc. v. Ericsson Inc., et al. (S.D.N.Y.):  Represented defendants that had been accused of patent infringement.  The plaintiff agreed to defendants’ request to dismiss the case without prejudice after defendants shared their evaluation of the plaintiff’s claims.
  • Alticor Inc. et al v. UMG Recordings Inc. et al. (M.D.Florida):Represented the plaintiffs in a breach of contract and copyright case against the three largest record companies in U.S. The case settled.
  • Quixtar Inc.v. Woodward et al. (Arbitration; E.D. Mich.):Represented Quixtar in an action relating to misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and tortious interference. After a 16-day trial, the arbitrator awarded Quixtar more than $25 million, which was affirmed in federal court.
  • Cuno, Inc. v. Pall Corporation (E.D.N.Y.): Represented the plaintiff during a 5-week jury trial involving claims of patent infringement asserted by both parties. The patents were directed to nylon microporous membranes. The parties settled the case when the defendant agreed to pay the plaintiff $12 million and to provide additional consideration.
  • AMP Incorporated v. AT&T Corporation. (M.D.Pa. ):Represented AMP in a patent infringement suit against AT&T. After a summary jury trial, the parties reached a settlement, with AT&T paying AMP $9 million and granting the company additional consideration.
  • Phi-Insul Corp. d/b/a IntegraSpec v. Reward Wall Systems, Inc. et al (E.D. Texas and Nebraska): Represented a Canadian company accused of infringing a patent relating to an insulated concrete form. The Eastern District of Texas granted a motion to transfer the case to the District of Nebraska. The Nebraska court granted summary judgment of non-infringement in favor of our client, which was affirmed by the Federal Circuit.
  • Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. (Fed. Cir.): Represented the appellant in appeals of two of the first Covered Business Method Patent Reviews decided by the PTAB.
  • Tenneco Automotive Inc. v. Visteon Corp., (D.Del.):Defended Visteon, which was accused of infringing two patents on catalytic converters. One patent was dismissed prior to trial. Following a six-day jury trial on the second, the parties settled before the jury delivered a verdict.
  • Procter & Gamble v. Randy Haugen and Amway Corporation (D. Utah; 10th Cir.):Defended Amway against P&G’s claims based on the Lanham Act, defamation per se, tortious interference with business relations, unfair competition, negligent supervision and vicarious liability. All of P&G’s claims were dismissed at the pleading stage or by summary judgment, and the 10th Circuit affirmed.
  • Nitro Distributing et al. v. Alticor Inc., et al.(W.D.Mo.; 8th Cir.): Represented the defendants in an antitrust case. On the eve of trial, the Court granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment and dismissed all of the claims. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of all claims. The U.S. Supreme Court denied plaintiffs’ petition for certiorari.
  • Wolverine World Wide Inc. v. Nike Inc., (W.D. Mich; Fed. Cir.): Defended Nike against a claim that one of its popular shoe lines infringed a patent owned by Wolverine. The Federal Circuit affirmed the lower court’s grant of summary judgment of non-infringement.
  • Nartron Corp. v. Amway Corp.(Michigan Circuit Court; W.D.Mich. Bankruptcy Court): Represented Amway in a lawsuit involving claims of ownership of patent rights, breach of contract, and misappropriation of trade secrets relating to end-of-life indicators for water filters. Following bench trials on liability and damages, the trial court awarded Amway all of the patent rights and damages for Nartron’s breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation. The Court of Appeals affirmed the award of patent rights, affirmed Nartron’s liability for several hundred thousand dollars of damages and interest, and remanded the case for further proceedings on Amway’s claim for additional damages. Nartron subsequently filed for bankruptcy protection. The parties settled with Nartron paying Amway $3.5 million.
  • New Medium Technologies LLC et al v. LG Philips LCD et al. (N.D.Ill.): Mr. Sobieraj represented LG Philips LCD, which had been accused of infringing three patents relating to LCD panels. The parties settled.
  • JSDQ Mesh Technologies, Inc. v. BelAir Networks Corp et al. (D.Del.):Defended Ericsson Inc. and several affiliates, which had been accused of infringing four patents relating to wireless communications networks. The parties settled.
  • Oxford Gene Technology Limited v. Motorola, Inc.,(N.D.Ill.):Defended Motorola, which had been accused of infringing a patent directed to DNA arrays. The parties settled.
  • Standard Oil v. Showa Entetsu(E.D. Mich.):Represented Standard Oil in a case asserting that the defendant that breached an exclusive trade secret license for an electroplating process. The court entered a temporary restraining order shortly after the lawsuit was filed, and a issued preliminary injunction after an extensive evidentiary hearing.
  • AMP Incorporated v. Teradyne, Inc. (M.D.Pa.):Represented AMP, which had sued Teradyne for infringing two AMP patents and for misappropriating trade secrets related to high density/high speed electrical connectors. The case involved a two-day Markman hearing. The parties settled shortly after AMP filed its oppositions to Teradyne’s motions for summary judgment.
  • Alticor Inc. v. Ultra-Sun Technologies, Inc. (W.D.Mich; Fed. Cir.):Represented Alticor in an action based on claims of false advertising under federal and state law, and infringement of two patents relating to water treatment systems. The false advertising claims were settled before trial. The Federal Circuit ruled in Alticor’s favor on the patent claims, after which the parties settled.
  • Delta T Corporation v. Sun-North et al. (E.D.Ky., and AAA):Represented several Canadian corporations in an action removed from a Kentucky state court, and then ordered to arbitration. The plaintiff alleges patent infringement, extortion and breach of contract. The court declined to grant a preliminary injunction against our client after a 1 day trial. The parties then settled.
  • Nano-Proprietary Inc. v. Till Keesmann (N.D.Ill.):Defended a German inventor, Till Keesmann, in an action concerning the termination of an exclusive license agreement for a pioneer patent in the field of carbon nanotubes. The parties settled.
  • Maui Jim, Inc. v. Bargain Depot (C.D.Ill.):Represented Maui Jim, which sued Bargain Depot for infringing a design patent. The court granted Maui Jim’s motion for summary judgment of infringement and validity, and awarded sanctions and costs against defendant.
  • Representative Published Decisions
  • Nitro Distrib., Inc. v. Alticor Inc., 565 F.3d 417 (8th Cir. 2009)
  • Nitro Distrib., Inc. v. Alticor Inc., 453 F.3d 995 (8th Cir. 2006)
  • Alticor Inc. v. Ultra-Sun Technologies, Inc., 269 F.Supp. 2d 936 (W.D. Mich. 2003)
  • Procter & Gamble v. Haugen and Amway Corp., 317 F.3d 1121 (10th Cir. 2003)
  • Procter & Gamble v. Haugen and Amway Corp., 222 F. 3d 1262 (10th Cir. 2000)
  • Nike Inc. v. Wolverine World Wide, Inc., 43 F. 3d 644 (Fed. Cir. 1994)
  • Wolverine World Wide Inc. v. Nike Inc., 38 F. 3d 1192 (Fed. Cir. 1994)
  • Amway Corp. v. Nartron Corp., 29 USPQ 2d 1314 (Fed. Cir. 1993)
  • Amway Corp. v. Nartron Corp., 25 USPQ 2d 1944 (W.D. Mich. 1992)
  • Cuno Inc. v. Pall Corp., 729 F. Supp. 234 (E.D. N.Y.1989)
  • Michod v. Walker Magnetics Group Inc., 115 FRD 345 (N.D. Ill. 1987)
  • Dana Corp. v. American Precision Co., 221 USPQ 1098 (N.D. Ill. 1984)

新闻报道和活动
August 20, 2020
Ten Attorneys at IP Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

CHICAGO—Seven attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. This is the thirtieth consecutive year that the publication has recognized attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione.

June 25, 2020
Managing IP Recognizes Brinks Gilson & Lione, Ranks Six Attorneys as IP Stars

CHICAGO—Managing Intellectual Property, publisher of the annual comprehensive legal directory IP STARS, has ranked the Illinois office of intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione as Highly Recommended. The publication recognized the Brinks team for their work in Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, and Trademark Contentious, including national rankings for the firm’s trademark practice...

June 17, 2020
Brinks is "an elite IP player in which total trust can be placed," Says IAM Patent 1000

CHICAGO—Intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione “remains an elite IP player in which total trust can be placed by companies looking to procure, enforce and monetise patents,” according to Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine’s annual guide to the world’s leading private practice patent professionals and firms, the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

August 15, 2019
Twelve Attorneys at IP Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020

CHICAGO—Spanning across five national offices, 12 attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.

June 25, 2019
Brinks is a "repository of trust for leading innovators," Says IAM Patent 1000

CHICAGO—Intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione is a “repository of trust for leading innovators when infringement issues loom large,” according to Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine’s annual guide to leading private practice patent professionals and firms in the world’s key jurisdictions, the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

May 30, 2019
Managing IP Recognizes Three Brinks Gilson & Lione Offices, Ranks Nine Attorneys as IP Stars

CHICAGO—For the sixth consecutive year, Managing Intellectual Property, publisher of the annual comprehensive legal directory IP STARS, has accorded a Highly Recommended ranking to the Illinois office of intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione, and a Recommended ranking to the firm’s offices in North Carolina and Michigan...

October 24, 2018
Brinks' Gary Ropski Named #1 Leading IP Lawyer in Illinois; Laura Beth Miller Named to Top 100 Leading Women Business Lawyers

CHICAGO—Brinks shareholder Gary M. Ropski has been named the #1 Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer in Illinois and  Laura Beth Miller has been recognized among the Top...

June 08, 2018
Brinks Gilson & Lione an "International Player," Says IAM Patent 1000

CHICAGO—Intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione is an “international player” and a “top IP boutique” having just “opened its office in Shenzhen, China,” according to Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine’s annual guide to leading private practice patent professionals and firms in the world’s key jurisdictions, the IAM Patent 1000 2018–The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

May 18, 2018
Managing IP Recognizes Three Brinks Gilson & Lione Offices, Ranks Ten Attorneys as IP Stars

CHICAGO—For the fifth consecutive year, Managing Intellectual Property, publisher of the annual comprehensive legal directory IP STARS, has accorded a Highly Recommended ranking to the Illinois office of intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione, and a Recommended ranking to the firm’s offices in North Carolina and Michigan...

December 20, 2017
Brinks Gilson & Lione Opens Office in Shenzhen, China, Becoming First Non-Chinese Law Firm with Office in the High-Technology Hub

CHICAGO—Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, formally launched its office in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China, on 1 December 2017...

October 12, 2017
Clients First Means Success, Says Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione, Celebrating Its Centennial

CHICAGO—Brinks Gilson & Lione—the Midwest's largest Intellectual Property law firm—celebrated its 100th year in business with a reception for clients and friends in Chicago on Thursday, October 12, 2017...

July 13, 2017
Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys Sobieraj and Richards To Address Prevailing Issues in IP Law at AIPPI-US Global IP Educational Forum
CHICAGO—James R. Sobieraj, president of intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione, and Marc V. Richards, a Brinks shareholder and patent attorney, will be featured speakers at the AIPPI-US Global IP Educational Forum at The John ...
June 06, 2017
Illinois' Best Lawyers Recognizes Eleven Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys for Accomplishments in IP Law

CHICAGO—Best Lawyers, a widely-respected peer review publication for the legal profession, recently recognized eleven attorneys at intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione in its 2017 edition of Illinois’ Best Lawyers...

June 06, 2017
Managing IP Ranks Three Brinks Gilson & Lione Offices, Recognizes Eleven Attorneys as IP Stars

CHICAGO—For the fourth consecutive year, Managing Intellectual Property, publisher of the annual comprehensive legal directory IP STARS, has accorded a Highly Recommended ranking to the Illinois office of intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione, and a Recommended ranking to the firm’s office in North Carolina. Managing IP also ranked Brinks’ office in Ann Arbor, Mich., office as Recommended...

February 09, 2017
Twenty Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys Named Illinois Super Lawyers for 2017

CHICAGO—Twenty attorneys at intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione have been named to the 2017 ...

January 25, 2017
Brinks Webinar | 2017 IP Developments

On January 25 at 12:00pm CT, join Brinks Gilson & Lione attorneys as they kick off the firm's centennial year by discussing the issues that...

January 18, 2017
Recent and Anticipated Developments in IP Law in Focus at Next Webinar from Brinks Gilson & Lione

CHICAGO—Brinks Gilson & Lione kicks off its centennial year with a look at recent developments in ...

January 03, 2017
A Look Back, But Thinking Forward: Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione Celebrates Its Centennial in 2017

CHICAGO—A passion for intellectual property law. A commitment to exceptional client service. ...

August 15, 2016
Fifteen Attorneys at Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione Listed in the The Best Lawyers in America 2017

CHICAGO—Fifteen attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United  ...

June 01, 2016
Intellectual Asset Management Ranks Brinks Gilson & Lione "At the Top of the IP List"

CHICAGO—National law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione is “at the top of the list” again this year for intellectual property according to IAM Patent 1000 2016—The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine's guide to leading private practice patent professionals and firms.

May 26, 2016
IP Hotspot Shenzhen, China To Be Next New Office Location for U.S. Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione
CHICAGO—Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, announced today that it has filed an application with the Shenzhen Justice Bureau to establish an office in Shenzhen, China, the ...
May 19, 2016
Managing Intellectual Property magazine includes Brinks Gilson & Lione Michigan attorneys as IP Stars
ANN ARBOR –Managing Intellectual Property magazine (MIP) named nine attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., to its annual list of IP Stars. The attorneys with Michigan connections ...
May 19, 2016
Managing IP Again Recommends Brinks Gilson & Lione Offices, Names Nine Attorneys IP Stars for 2016
CHICAGO—For the third year in a row, Managing Intellectual Property magazine (MIP) has designated intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione’s Illinois office as Highly Recommended in its annual rankings, and has ranked the ...
May 16, 2016
Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys Participate in the 2016 LESI Annual Conference in Beijing, China

Brinks Gilson & Lione President James Sobieraj opened the 2016 Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) ...

January 28, 2016
Brinks 2016 IP Developments Webinar
Join Brinks Gilson & Lione attorneys, Jim Sobieraj, Mark Remus, Amy Fix, Bill Frankel and Laura Beth Miller as they discuss the issues that will be front and center on the minds of Intellectual Property Departments and Attorneys in 2016, ...
January 25, 2016
Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione to Address Recent Developments in IP Law

CHICAGO—Intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione—one of the nation’s largest IP boutiques ...

January 12, 2016
Twenty-two Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys Listed in Illinois Super Lawyers 2016, Three Named Rising Stars

CHICAGO—Twenty-two attorneys at intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione have been named to the 2016 ...

September 25, 2015
Brinks Gilson & Lione Adds Four Associates in Chicago and DC
CHICAGO—Four attorneys have joined intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione as associates this month, as the firm continues to add talent, maintaining its position as one of the nation’s largest IP boutiques. Attorneys ...
August 17, 2015
Thirteen Attorneys at Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2016
CHICAGO—Thirteen attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, were recently listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2016.  Eleven of the honored attorneys are based in ...
July 06, 2015
Brinks Gilson & Lione Praised for Technical Knowledge and Client Service in IAM Patent 1000
CHICAGO—Brinks Gilson and Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has again achieved recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 2015—The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, Intellectual Asset ...
April 21, 2015
Brinks Gilson & Lione President Sobieraj Elected President of Licensing Executives Society International
CHICAGO—James R. Sobieraj, president of intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione, was recently elected president of the board of directors for the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), a non-profit professional ...
January 20, 2015
Illinois Super Lawyers Lists 24 Brinks Gilson & Lione Attorneys for 2015, Names Two Rising Stars
CHICAGO—Twenty-four attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the nation's largest intellectual property law firms, are named to the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers, a rating service that lists lawyers from more than ...
October 23, 2014
Brinks' Gary Ropski Named #1 Leading IP Lawyer in Illinois; 59 Brinks Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers for 2014-2015
CHICAGO—Gary M. Ropski, a shareholder at intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione and the firm's past president, has been named the #1 Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer in Illinois by Leading Lawyers, and fifty-nine ...
August 19, 2014
Sixteen Brinks Shareholders Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2015
CHICAGO—Sixteen shareholders at Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015. Thirteen of the ...
July 01, 2014
Brinks Shareholders Sobieraj, Baum, Spink Named World-Class IP Strategists by IAM Strategy 300
CHICAGO—James R. Sobieraj, Allen R. Baum and Michael N. Spink, shareholders at Brinks Gilson & Lione, have been named to IAM Strategy 300—The World’s Leading IP Strategists, the sixth annual guide to globally renowned creators ...
荣誉
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Patent Law, 2011-2021
  • Martindale-Hubbell "AV Preeminent" rating
  • IP Star, Managing Intellectual Property magazine, 2013-2020
  • Leading Patent Practitioner, Intellectual Asset Management's "IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners," 2012-2020 (Litigation and Transactions)
  • Leading Intellectual Property Strategist, Intellectual Asset Management magazine's "IAM 300 - A Guide to the World's Leading IP Strategists," 2014
  • Leading Patent Litigator, Intellectual Asset Management's "IAM Patent Litigation 250 - The World’s Leading Patent Litigators," 2011
  • Euromoney Patent Experts Guide (11th Edition)
  • Euromoney Expert Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Practitioners, 2005, 2009, 2017
  • Leading Intellectual Property Strategist Intellectual Asset Management's “IAM 250 - A Guide to the World’s Leading IP Strategists,” 2009-2011
  • Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Practitioners, published by Managing Intellectual Property, 2007, 2010
  • Legal Media Group's Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Experts, 2005
  • BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms, 2004
  • Euromoney Guide to the World’s Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers, 2003
  • Euromoney Guide to the World’s Leading Information Technology Advisors, 1999
联盟协会
  • Licensing Executives Society
    President, 2002-2003
    President-Elect, 2001-2002
    Secretary, 1998-2001
    International Delegate, 1997-2007
    Board of Trustees, 1996-2004
    Various other roles 1992-1996
  • Licensing Executives Society International
    Past President, 2016-2017
    President, 2015-2016
    President Elect, 2014-2015
    Treasurer, 2011-2014
    Counsel to the Board of Directors, 2008-Present
    Chair, 2008 LES International Conference
    Vice Chair, Dispute Resolution Committee, 2005-2007
    Various other roles 2000-2005
  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
    President, 2007
    President-Elect, 2006
    Vice President, 2005
    Judges Dinner Chair, 2004-2005
    Judicial Appointments Committee Chair, 2009-2011
    Patent Law Symposium Co-Chair, 2007-2011
  • National Inventors Hall of Fame
    Board of Directors, 2004-2010
  • IP Hall of Fame Academy, 2007-Present
  • The LES Standards Board, 2017-Present
  • The Licensing Foundation
    Board of Directors, 2003-2008
  • Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc.
    Board of Governors, 2007-2008
    President, 2008
    Counsel to the Board of Governors, 2008-2010
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
    Chairman, Contracting for ADR Committee, 1990-1993
    Judge, Giles S. Rich Moot Court Competition
  • Richard Linn American Inn of Court, Founding Member
  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • The Lawyers Club of Chicago
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association

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