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Located in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Young Basile protects advanced automotive technology.

 

Representing industry leaders in both tech and automotive, we have unique insight as these industries converge.

HEVC / H.265 Licensing & Compliance

Young Basile has been on the cutting-edge of video coding patents and licensing for over a decade.

Patenting Cutting-Edge Technology.

From Silicon Valley to Shanghai, leading tech companies tap Young Basile to protect their innovations.

Preventing a Class Action

Young Basile’s aggressive defense successfully thwarts a high-stakes class action litigation against global paint manufacturer The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Strategic counseling and litigation for complex, technology­-related matters.

Young Basile melds technology savvy and litigation experience into a cost effective solution for IP and commercial matters involving technology.

Patent / Automotive

Located in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Young Basile protects advanced automotive technology.

Representing industry leaders in both tech and automotive, we have unique insight as these industries converge.

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Strategic Advisors to the World’s Most Innovative Companies




We represent the industry leaders. The disruptors. The game-changers.
For high-stakes intellectual property and litigation matters, technology-driven companies around the world rely on Young Basile.

Introducing

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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Nine Young Basile Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027, Spanning Silicon Valley, Chicago, and Metro Detroit

Recognitions reflect a first-time honoree, expanded litigation depth, and more than fifteen years of consecutive peer recognition at the technology-focused IP firm TROY, MI - August 20, 2026 - Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C. announced today that seven of...

Eight Young Basile Attorneys Named to 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

TROY, MI, August 19, 2026 – Troy, Michigan-based intellectual property law firm Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C. announced today that eight of its attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Five attorneys were...

Clients Tell Chambers Why Young Basile Earned Its 2026 Ranking

Firm recognized for Intellectual Property in Michigan for the fifth consecutive year, backed by client praise and independent patent-quality results TROY, Mich. (July 16, 2026) - Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C. has been recognized in the Chambers USA 2026...

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.

Careers

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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