Overview

Young Basile is an intellectual property and litigation firm serving global corporations, regional technology-focused businesses, and emerging companies. The firm provides legal counsel that combines technical understanding with practical business insight to help clients manage complex legal and commercial matters while supporting long-term growth and innovation.

History

Young Basile traces its origins to 1972 and was established in its current form through the merger of Young and Basile in 1996.

Size

The firm includes 45 attorneys, including 34 registered patent attorneys.

Approach

Young Basile’s approach is grounded in four guiding principles:

  1. Understanding each client’s business goals and developing legal strategies that support those objectives;
  2. Maintaining responsive service and clear communication throughout every stage of representation;
  3. Providing thoughtful and effective legal counsel tailored to each client’s needs; and
  4. Delivering practical value through efficient service and cost-conscious billing practices.

The firm represents technology-driven clients throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Practice Areas:
7
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
10

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Trademark Law

Regional

Chicago

Tier
3
Chicago
Trademark Law

Troy

Tier
1
Troy
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Troy
Patent Law
Tier
2
Troy
Information Technology Law
Tier
2
Troy
Litigation - Patent
Tier
2
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Trademark Law

About Our Clients

Young Basile provides legal services to clients in a wide range of industries, including automotive, robotics, machine tools, software, semiconductors, electronics, chemicals, advanced materials, nanotechnology, and medical devices. The firm works with businesses of all sizes, from emerging companies to established global organizations. Representative clients have included Google, Nissan, Synopsys, LeapFrog, Philips, Comau, and Yazaki North America.

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Trademark Law

Regional

Chicago

Tier
3
Chicago
Trademark Law

Troy

Tier
1
Troy
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Troy
Patent Law
Tier
2
Troy
Information Technology Law
Tier
2
Troy
Litigation - Patent
Tier
2
Troy
Trademark Law

Practice Areas

Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Information Technology Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law
  • Trademark Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane PC proudly has 10 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Troy, MI
3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624
Troy, MI 48084-3107
United States
Palo Alto, CA
Chicago, IL
125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606-4421
United States
Ann Arbor, MI
301 East Liberty Street, Suite 680
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
Philadelphia, PA
Houston, TX
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