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.

In addition, Steven Oberholtzer of Ann Arbor was named the Best Lawyers 2020 Patent Law “Lawyer of the Year” and William Frankel of Chicago received the Best Lawyers 2020 Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year” award.

The full list of recognized attorneys follows.

Lawyer of the Year Distinction

Steven L. Oberholtzer – Patent Law “Lawyer of the Year” – Ann Arbor, MI

William H. Frankel – Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year” – Chicago, IL

The Best Lawyers in America Distinction

Ann Arbor, MI

Steven L. Oberholtzer - Patent Law

Chicago, IL

William H. Frankel - Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property

Jerome Gilson - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trademark Law

Jeffery A. Handelman - Trademark Law

Bradley G. Lane - Litigation - Intellectual Property

James P. Naughton - Patent Law

Mark H. Remus - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent

Gary M. Ropski - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent

James R. Sobieraj - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Patent Law

Durham, NC

Allen R. Baum - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Corporate Law, Patent Law

Indianapolis, IN

Michael Hussey - Litigation - Intellectual Property

Tampa, FL

Alejandro J. Fernandez - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Trade Secrets Law

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Its methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice areas. Visit www.BestLawyers.com for more information.

Brinks Gilson & Lione

Celebrating more than 100 years of intellectual property law, Brinks Gilson & Lione is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., and helps clients around the world protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. Our lawyers, patent agents and scientific advisors assist clients in all aspects of patent, trademark, unfair competition, trade secret, and copyright law. Brinks attorneys provide informed counsel with respect to innovations in a range of complex and valuable technologies, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, bioengineering, industrial manufacturing, electronics and software, and medical devices. Visit www.brinksgilson.com for more information.