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Richards, Patrick
Richards Patent Law
3501 North Southport Avenue
Suite 493
Chicago, IL 60657-1435
Phone: 773-697-8732
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Websites associated with this firm:http://www.richardspatentlaw.comSummary
Current Employment Position(s)
Principal, since 2009
Lawyer Overview
Patrick opened Richards Patent Law in 2009 after spending over eight years with McDermott Will & Emery LLP, a large general practice firm in Chicago, where he concentrated his practice on patent prosecution, counseling, opinion work and litigation.
As a partner at McDermott, Patrick managed international patent portfolios for several major corporations, as well as a number of small and medium sized businesses. Utilizing his strong technical background, Patrick has experience in all phases of utility, design and PCT patent prosecution in many technical fields, including mechanical, electrical, computer systems, chemical and financial products technologies.
In additon to his extensive patent prosecution experience, Patrick has counseled numerous clients on matters concerning: patent portfolio acquisition and management; patent portfolio licenses, sales and purchases; joint development agreements; freedom to practice (freedom to operate) opinions; patentability opinions; non-infringement opinions; and employment and non-compete agreements.
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Patrick earned his law degree from the University of Virginia, School of Law, a bachelors of science in civil engineering, with honors, from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He is admitted to practice before the courts of Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and is registered to practice for the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Areas of Practice
- Patents
- Intellectual Property Law
West Practice Categories
Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, International Intellectual Property, Patents, Technology Licensing, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Science & Technology Law, Computer Law, Electronic Commerce, High Technology, Internet
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2000
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2001
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2003
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association, 2009 - Present
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2009 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Lawyers for the Creative Arts, 2005 - Present
- Ladder Up, 2005 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- McDermott Will & Emery, Associate, 2000 - 2005
- McDermott Will & Emery, Partner, 2006 - 2008
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2000
- Univeristy of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, US,
1997
Civil Engineering
Honors: graduated with honors
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Office Information
Address
3501 North Southport Avenue
Suite 493
Chicago, IL 60657-1435
Phones
773-697-8732