Young Basile and Founding Shareholders Receive Top Ranking

Troy, M.I. – November 3, 2011 – The intellectual property law firm of Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane P.C. is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys, Thomas N. Young and Andrew R. Basile and have been recognized for their outstanding professional achievement in Intellectual Property Law by Best Lawyers.

Mr. Young is a founding shareholder with the firms' Troy office. Mr. Young has nearly 40 years' experience in private practice in all aspects of intellectual property law. He has drafted nearly 2,000 patents and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal court. Mr. Young has represented hundreds of clients, including numerous automotive suppliers and a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment.

Mr. Basile is a founding and managing shareholder at Young Basile. He has worked extensively with automotive and robotics companies and routinely advises software companies on licensing and other transactional matters. He is a graduate of the University of Detroit School of Law and earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit as well. "It's truly an honor to be recognized two years running, and we'd like to thank everyone for their support" says Mr. Basile, "As our law firm continues to grow, we anticipate many more years of continued success."

Young Basile is an intellectual property law firm that specializes in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. With offices in Michigan and California, Young Basile provides a full range of intellectual property legal services to clients in technology–intensive industries including automotive, robotics, machine tools, software, semiconductors, electronics, chemicals, materials, nanotechnology, life sciences and medical devices. Young Basile is rated AV by Martindale–Hubbell. For more information, visit our website at www.youngbasile.com.