Brooks Kushman’s Mizrahi Honored as 2011 Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property Efforts

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2011 – Brooks Kushman P.C.`s Senior Attorney Mark B. Mizrahi has been named to the 2011 Super Lawyers listing in the intellectual property (IP) and IP litigation categories. The annual Super Lawyers listing honors outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

According to Super Lawyers, attorneys are selected using a rigorous, multi-phase process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with third party research on a state-by-state basis. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement in an effort to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of attorneys that can be used as a resource for those searching for legal counsel.

“I`m proud to be named to the 2011 Super Lawyers listing,” Mizrahi said. “California, and Los Angeles in particular, boasts a very competitive legal industry and I`m honored to be recognized among some of the state`s leading legal professionals.”

As a senior attorney based in Brooks Kushman`s Los Angeles office, Mizrahi`s law practice includes all aspects of IP law with an emphasis in patent, trademark and copyright litigation. Bringing a litigator`s eye to his clients` IP issues, he has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting trademark applications for a wide variety of client businesses. In this role, Mizrahi also counsels clients on acquiring and maintaining U.S. and foreign IP rights, and prepares and negotiates licenses, agreements and patent applications.

Founded in 1983 by five intellectual property (IP) attorneys, Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading IP and commercial law firm based in Southfield, Mich. with offices across the nation. Since its inception, the firm has grown to approximately 70 lawyers and patent agents, gaining a reputation both nationally and internationally as a leader in providing cutting-edge, timely and cost-effective IP counseling.

Brooks Kushman counts six U.S. Fortune 100 companies among its clients and is often recognized by peers and leading trade publications. Brooks Kushman is a Go-To Law Firm® selected by the top 500 companies, according to Corporate Counsel magazine; a “Best at Client Focus” firm, according to large and Fortune 1000 companies surveyed by The BTI Consulting Group; and one of the top IP firms selected by the Fortune 250, according to IP Law & Business. For more information, visit brookslaw.wpengine.com.