Brinks Gilson & Lione adds three in IP

US-based law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione has hired Alejandro Fernandez and Gregory Hillyer as partners and Susan Frohling as a counsel.

Fernandez and Hillyer join from Feldman Gale and work in the firm’s Tampa office.

Frohling is based in the Chicago office and previously worked at Kraft Foods.

The lawyers have experience in patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and licensing.

They have represented clients in the telecommunications, energy and pharmaceuticals industries.

Joseph Sozzani, Stephen Leahu, and Evi Katsantonis also join as associates.

James Sobieraj, president of the firm, said: “Brinks is proactively hiring experienced IP lawyers to maintain the high standard of quality for which we are known.”

Howard Michael, co-chair of the firm’s trademark practice group, said: “Susan’s extensive industry experience and background as inside counsel will be a tremendous asset to our clients … We are delighted to add her to our team.”