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	08/14/2007 Accolades and High Honors Acknowledge McAndrews, Held & Malloy and its Attorneys as Intellectual Property Law Leaders
	The Firm and Founding Partners Recognized by Prestigious Chambers USA, Among Other Directories CHICAGO, IL – Aug. 14, 2007 – McAndrews, Held & Malloy and its attorneys garnered numerous accolades from industry leading directories and rankings within the past year, including top recognition by Chambers USA, a prestigious independent-research-based directory and one of the most widely cited referral sources for legal services in the United States. Annually ranked by Chambers as a leading intellectual property law firm, McAndrews is noted this year for its attorneys’ backgrounds that result in “greater depth from top to bottom.” In addition, board member Timothy J. Malloy and board chairman George P. McAndrews, both founding partners, were recognized by Chambers as among Illinois’ top intellectual property attorneys. Both have also been listed among the elite group in the last several editions of the directory. Chambers interviews clients and conducts independent peer reviews to develop law firm and attorney rankings based on a number of factors including technical legal ability, professional conduct, commercial astuteness, client service, diligence, commitment and other qualities valued by a client. In addition, McAndrews and its attorneys recently received awards and accolades from the following leading publications: • Chicago magazine’s third annual “Illinois Super Lawyers” list of the top attorneys in the state in 2007 recognized Timothy J. Malloy as one of the top intellectual property litigators in the state, as well as one of the top 100 lawyers in Illinois across all areas of practice. The list also recognized founding partner and board member John J. Held and shareholder Herbert D. Hart III as two of the top intellectual property lawyers in Illinois. • The Practical Law Company’s 12th edition of PLC Which Lawyer?, a research-based compilation of leading lawyers and law firms, recognized McAndrews in 2007 as “highly recommended” among all Chicago intellectual property law firms. Also in the book, George P. McAndrews was recognized as being a “highly-rated and respected litigator…on patent, trademark and related anti-trust issues.” In addition, Timothy J. Malloy was recognized for being “best known for his patent litigation skills on the federal and state levels in the electronic, mechanical and medical device industries,” and Thomas J. Wimbiscus was noted as being a “well-respected specialist with an emphasis on commercial and contentious IP issues, most notably in patents, trademarks and trade secrets.” • Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2006 “Guide to the World’s Leading Trade Mark Law Experts” featured shareholder Herbert D. Hart III. Attorneys listed in the guide are nominated by clients and peers as leading advisors in their field. “The performance of our attorneys continues to help us remain one of the leading intellectual property firms,” said founding partner and board chairman George P. McAndrews. “As a firm, we take great pride in these recognitions from our colleagues, peers and industry, but above all strive every day to exceed the expectations of our clients.” ### About McAndrews, Held & Malloy Founded in 1988, McAndrews, Held & Malloy is one of the nation’s preeminent legal resources on intellectual property, antitrust and technology matters, serving institutions ranging from major multinationals and start-ups to world-class colleges and universities. The firm’s technically trained attorneys have built an unparalleled record of litigation successes in jury trials, bench trials and ADR proceedings. In addition, McAndrews offers its clients services in the following areas: patent and trademark procurement and portfolio management, patent interferences, trademark oppositions and cancellations, international practice, intellectual property/technology opinions and investigations, due diligence and M&A support, technology licensing and joint ventures, and technology transfers and donations. Additional information can be found at http://www.mcandrews-ip.com. CONTACT: Randy Labuzinski / David Schulte Healy & Schulte 312/440-3900 rlabuzinski@healyandschulte.com