CHICAGO, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the
largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to
announce that William F. Prendergast, a shareholder and chair of the firm's
Nanotechnology Group, one of the largest nanotechnology practices in the
nation, has been named one of the top 10 intellectual property lawyers
influencing the field of Nanotechnology according to Nanotechnology Law &
Business.
The publication cites Mr. Prendergast's accomplishments in the growth of
the nanotechnology industry as internationally recognized, noting his
participation as a member of the NanoBusiness Alliance, the leading trade
organization in the United States, and as a sponsor of nanotechnology lectures
at Brinks that have features highly respected authorities in the field. Also,
Mr. Prendergast has lectured, written and taught around the world on the
nanotechnology IP issues.
Mr. Prendergast's law practice focuses on a broad range of IP matters,
including patent opinions, patent prosecution, licensing agreements to reviews
of nanotechnology patent portfolios. His clients include Fortune 500
companies and major universities as well as start-up companies. He has worked
with technologies including quantum dots, carbon nanotubes and advanced
materials.
Nanotechnology Law & Business is a peer reviewed journal devoted to the
legal, business and policy aspects of nanotechnology. The lawyers selected
for its Top Ten list were selected on factors such as the number of patents
prosecuted, types of clients and the degree of one's involvement in the
nanotech community.
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. For more information, visit http://www.usebrinks.com.
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