Patent Lawyers and Intellectual Property Protection and Management Law Firm in Chicago
Richards Patent Law
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3501 N. Southport Ave., Suite 493 Chicago, Illinois 60657 USA |
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(773) 697-8732
Law Firm Overview
Insight for Your InnovationRichards Patent Law is dedicated to advising clients to make informed business decisions based on sound legal strategies. We specialize in working individually with our clients to obtain valuable patent protection for inventions in all areas of technology. In addition to preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we provide experienced counseling relating to all aspects of patent law, from patentability and freedom to practice opinions to patent licensing and sales.
At Richards Patent Law, we understand the importance of working closely with our clients to understand their specific business needs. There is not a one size fits all strategy for protecting your intellectual property and we believe it is essential to understand our clients businesses to guide them to the most valuable business decisions. Innovation and design can be the hallmarks of your business, let us help you identify strategies for protecting your intellectual property and utilizing it to its highest potential.
Richards Patent Law offers free consultations to help you identify your intellectual property needs and formulate an appropriate strategic plan for your company. Moving forward, we offer a variety of cost-effective fee arrangements , including flat, or "per project" fees, as well as hourly rates. To speak with an experienced patent attorney, call Richards Patent Law at 773.697.8732 or email patrick@richardspatentlaw.com to schedule a consultation.
Protecting Your Designs and Ideas
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 the areas of mechanical, electrical, computer systems, chemical and financial products technologies.
In addition 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 opinions patentability opinions non-infringement opinions and employment and non-compete agreements.
Representative technologies:
wireless mesh networks
electronic control systems
data security systems
automated electronic advertising systems
electrolytic compositions and devices
plastic packaging and injection molding equipment
medical and dental devices
automotive racing technology
industrial manufacturing systems and tools
financial services and investments
musical equipment
Patrick earned a bachelors of science in civil engineering, with honors, from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and his law degree from the University of Virgina School of Law. 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.
