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With over 10 years in patent law, Derek E. Clements is renowned for his extensive technical skills and comprehensive approach to intellectual property protection. His practice areas include drafting and prosecuting patents across mechanical, electrical, and software industries, covering a spectrum of technologies from medical devices and consumer products to industrial machinery, automotive systems, and aeronautical advancements. Derek’s proficiency in software innovations particularly stands out, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed ledger technology.
Derek’s skillset is augmented by his vast experience in securing intellectual property rights globally, offering clients a strategic and international perspective. He commenced his career at the United States Patent and Trademark Office before advancing to a prestigious Big Law firm, where he provided counsel to Fortune 100 enterprises. This diverse background gives Derek a well-rounded understanding of the patent landscape, enhancing the value he provides to clients.
Actively involved in the legal community, Derek is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC), the Chicago Bar Association (CBA), and the Illinois State Bar Association, where he continues to contribute to the development of the field.
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Posted by jon | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Clements IP provided exceptional guidance throughout the patent process. Derek is an outstanding patent attorney; responsive, encouraging, courteous, knowledgable in every facet of patent law making a complex system easy to navigate. I cannot express in words my gratitude for Derek helping me achie...
Posted by Tom | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Clements was extremely responsive to my needs and communicated in a language that I could understand easily, if your in need of IP work I highly recommend him..
Posted by Cullen | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Derek and his company on navigating legal challenges related to patent law. After describing the challenges my company and I were having Derek rolled up his sleeves and got to work. From the first initial conversation and throughout the entire process Derek displayed first rate professi...
Posted by Krystin | July 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Derek is absolutely amazing. I needed to copyright my paintings and had no idea how to do that on my own. I sought out Derek to handle all of it. He answered each and every question I had in a very timely manner. He’s very responsive and knowledgeable in his field and I couldn’t have asked for a bett...
Posted by Don | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Very thorough, professional and a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend this is her knee and this Law Firm for any patent related needs. Super responsive and attention to detail is great!
"I have worked with Derek on many different patent and trademark applications and have always found him client focused, knowledgeable and a great intellectual property attorney."
Patent application lawyer
Intellectual property lawyer
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Registration Number # 74183, United States Patent and Trademark Office
2019 - 2024
Associate, Von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
2016 - 2019
Patent Attorney, Bold IP
2015 - 2016
Volunteer Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2013 - 2013
Extern Patent Examiner, United States Patent & Tradmark Office
2012 - 2014
Clinical Intern, The John Marshal Law School Patent Clinic
2011 - 2012
law clerk, Redman Ludwig, P.C.
2013 - Present
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicagomember
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Client Accepted - USPTO Granted
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
IP Rights for Startups
2017
2016
English