The Way Forward
means drawing on a century of experience

Brinks Gilson & Lione celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2017. The firm that originated as a two-man practice in Chicago’s First National Bank Building today has more than 100 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents serving clients globally in patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright law from seven U.S. locations and an office in China.

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The Way Forward
a brief history of the u.s. patent office

In honor of the 10 millionth patent issuance on June 19, 2018, this brief timeline highlights the important milestones in the U.S. Patent Office's history.

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The Way Forward
means avoiding traps
that may threaten your business

AT ISSUE

Client sought FDA approval of generic version of the drug, Crestor® (U.S. Market: $5 billion). Competitor filed Hatch-Waxman action alleging infringement of patents for methods not recited in proposed drug label.

THE RESULT

Won dismissal of district court action. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed.

The Way Forward
means not letting obstacles impede your progress

AT ISSUE

Client accused competitor of trademark infringement in the unlawful importation and sale of "grey market" goods.

THE RESULT

Won multimillion dollar jury verdict after a two-week trial.

The Way Forward
means providing strategies that will get you to market quicker

AT ISSUE

Client accused of infringing 10 patents declared essential to cellular communication standards in two separate ITC proceedings. Complainant sought to exclude client from U.S. market. More than $1 billion at stake.

THE RESULT

ITC found all asserted patents were invalid and/or non-infringed. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed.

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July 23, 2018
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