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Your IP Deserves Outside Counsel That’s Built a Record of Quality Excellence.

Young Basile ranked among the top patent firms in the country – earning more top-10 patent quality badges than any other firm in the published top 50. As lead patent counsel, our work drove Zoom Communications, Inc. to rank #1 in patent quality among all companies nationally. That standard is what we bring to every client portfolio.

Strategic Legal Advisors to the World’s Most Innovative Companies

We represent the industry leaders. The disruptors. The game-changers. From patent prosecution and brand protection to technology transactions and enforcement, we manage the full IP lifecycle for technology companies ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 5 enterprises - including clients we have served for over a decade.

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Tech Law for Startups

Young Basile has a lengthy history of success in startup law, strategic IP support, and venture capital. From Silicon Valley to Boston and beyond, we work with some of the most innovative and fastest growing emerging companies in the world.

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Young Basile Ranks #3 Among the Largest Patent Firms in the Country – Patent Bots 2026

Patent Bots independently ranked Young Basile #3 among the largest patent firms in the country and #1 in software patent quality – earning more top-10 tech center quality badges than any other firm in the published top 50.

Congratulations to Kathleen G. Mellon on Her Retirement

On behalf of the entire team at Young Basile, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to Kathleen G. Mellon, Senior Counsel, who recently retired after a remarkable four-decade career in intellectual property law. Kathleen concentrated her...
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Young Basile Elects New Shareholders

TROY, MI, January 30, 2026 – Troy, Michigan-based intellectual property law firm Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C., announced today that the firm has elected seven attorneys to new shareholder positions. “We are proud to recognize these exceptional attorneys...

Young Basile Adds MIT AI Pioneer Dr. Robin Rohlicek and Patent Expert Zachary Rimkunas from O&R Patent Law

Boston, MA, November 1, 2025 — Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane today announced a game-changing addition to its Boston office with founding partner Dr. J. Robin Rohlicek and Zachary Rimkunas of Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP. The move brings nearly 50 years of...

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A Different Kind of Firm

We have built an amazing practice with tremendous clients and a firm culture that we value highly. We are selective about who we hire, and we strive to maintain our fast-paced but family- friendly work environment as we continue to grow.

At Young Basile, you will have the opportunity to engage in interesting and challenging work for some of the world’s most innovative companies. Our clients range from industry-leading global corporations, to mid-sized technology-driven companies to emerging companies poised for growth.

We invite you to explore our careers pages and the rest of our site to learn more about who we are and what we do. We are actively seeking to add experienced attorneys in multiple markets and frequently have hiring needs for professional staff.

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