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Lang Michener LLP Adds Trio to Growing Intellectual Property Practice

Lang Michener, one of Canada's8217;s premier business law firms, announced today that the members of Hofbauer Associates have joined the firm effective September 5, 2006. Hofbauer Associates, which was founded in 1991, is an intellectual property boutique specializing in patents, trade marks, copyrights and industrial designs.Joining Lang Michener's8217;s Toronto office are Patrick J. Hofbauer, founding partner of Hofbauer Associates and associates Kevin E. Holbeche and Matthew Thurlow. Both Patrick and Kevin are Registered Canadian and U.S. Patent and Trade-mark Agents.



's8220;We are very excited about joining Lang Michener,'s8221; said Patrick Hofbauer. 's8220;Lang Michener has some of the best intellectual property lawyers in the country. When we started looking for a platform to build on, Lang Michener was an obvious choice. The move is great for us and great for our clients who will benefit from having access to a full-service team including lawyers with recognized expertise in IP litigation.'s8221;



Lang Michener's8217;s Intellectual Property practice is one of the leading intellectual property practices in Canada. Lawyers in the group are recognized leaders in patent, trade mark, confidential information, copyright and other IP related litigation. The firm's8217;s trade mark lawyers represent numerous companies with major trade mark portfolios and the firm's8217;s IP litigators have been involved in some of the most significant intellectual property decisions in Canada. The firm now has over 20 professionals in the Intellectual Property Group including six who are qualified as registered patents agents.



's8220;Patrick and his team add further depth to our firm's8217;s IP practice,'s8221; said Howard Drabinsky, Managing Partner of the Toronto office of Lang Michener. 's8220;Particularly in the area of patents, which is an area we have identified for strategic growth. Patrick brings tremendous experience to the firm and has an exceptional track-record of success in intellectual property matters. His skills and expertise will complement our existing practice very well.'s8221;



About Lang Michener LLP

Lang Michener has been a leader in Canada's8217;s legal profession for more than 75 years.Our national firm, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, has over 200 dynamic professionals who provide effective, innovative solutions to Canadian and international clients.With commitments to excellence, service and value in all that we do, Lang Michener is dedicated to helping all our clients achieve their business and personal goals. For more information on Lang Michener, please visit our website at www.langmichener.ca.



For further information please contact Lynda Monteith, Director of Marketing, Lang Michener LLP at (416) 307-4008.

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