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Patrick Duffy Richards

Also known as Patrick Richards, Richards Patent Law P.C.

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 60% Patent Application
  • 30% Intellectual Property
  • 5% Trademark Application
  • 5% Copyright Application

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($300-$350/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Patrick started Richards Patent Law after spending over eight years with McDermott Will Emery LLP, a large general practice firm in Chicago where he... more

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5 star rating

“Knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable patent lawyer”

Posted by: Allison, 2012-01-13 27 days ago.

Client Review: Attempting to put into words the passion, integrity, commitment and knowledge demonstrated by Patrick does not do justice to the superb work and... more
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“He's the best”

Posted by: Adam, 2012-01-06 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Please note that Patrick has not asked me to write this recommendation; nor have I written many at all in total. I am doing so on my own because I am... more
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Natalie Ann Remien

Patrick is an excellent lawyer. Detail-oriented, responsive and friendly, Patrick is the "go-to" resource for high quality patent work. Patrck's... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Natalie Remien , Chicago (IL), Almost 2 years ago
Stephen Thomas Scherrer

I highly endorse Patrick's work. I worked with Patrick for almost ten years when we were both attorneys at McDermott Will & Emery. Patrick has a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Scherrer , Crystal Lake (IL), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 years since Patrick Duffy Richards was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 2000 12/11/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Richards Patent Law 2009–present
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery 2000–2008

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Virginia School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Civil Engineering BS - Bachelor of Science 1997

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2012
Client Rated 5.0 Preeminent Martindale-Hubble 2012
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Chicago Bar Association
Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Chicago Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
2 Answers marked as good
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Design Patent Examination at the USPTO More Closely Resembles Registration Than Examination Richards Patent Law Website 2010
What's the Value of Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Rights Guide Newsletter 2010
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Patent Analysis for Industrial Designs Notre Dame Law School 2011
Sports Related Patents Columbia College Chicago 2011
See all 9 speaking engagements

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