As founder and principal of Beem Patent Law Firm, Richard Beem is dedicated to serving clients in patent matters, and he is grateful for the trust of clients and referrers alike. Mr. Beem has more than 20 years of experience in patent law and practice, representing clients in every technology and industry, in the U.S. and worldwide, including preparation, filing, prosecution, litigation, trials and appeals.
After graduating with honors from the University of Houston Law Center, Mr. Beem was privileged to serve for two years as Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward S. Smith, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, D.C. During his tenure he assisted the Judge in hundreds of appeals from the Patent Office and federal courts and tribunals, including many landmark decisions in patent cases. Upon completing the Federal Circuit clerkship in 1987, Mr. Beem entered the private practice of patent law in Chicago, representing clients locally, nationally and internationally in patent matters.
Mr. Beem appreciates referrals and, recognizing the value that referrers provide to their clients, he is responsive to instructions and communicative regarding progress of cases. He often acts as co-counsel with referring lawyers in patent infringement litigation in U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); and appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. For more details concerning Mr. Beem’s experience and a list of his cases and publications, see www.BeemLaw.com.
Practice areas
35 years, 500 cases
U.S. and international patent applications, all technologies
35 years, 125 cases
Patent infringement litigation and trials in Chicago federal court, U.S. District Courts nationwide, and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
37 years, 46 cases
Business aspects of patent and intellectual property law (see profile for related practice areas)
37 years, 47 cases
Internet-related patent applications, patent infringement litigation, intellectual property law, and licensing (see profile for related practice areas)
28 years, 37 cases
Languages spoken
English
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1352
Chicago, IL, 60604-3787
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1987 | 06/13/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1986 | 06/08/2022 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1985 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
---|---|---|
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Principal & Founder | Beem Patent Law Firm | 2000 - Present |
Partner | Lord Bissell & Brook | 1999 - 2000 |
Partner | Jenner & Block | 1997 - 1999 |
Attorney | Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery | 1993 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, Committee on Software Patents | Co-chair | 2017 - Present |
Union League Club of Chicago | Director | 2015 - Present |
Intellectual Property Owners Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | Fellow | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section | US Bar EPO Liaison | 2008 - Present |
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property | Member | 2003 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 1987 - Present |
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago | Member | 1987 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property - US Group | President | 2009 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | Federal Circuit Weighs Attorney-Client Privilege | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
DePaul University College of Law | Certificate | 2001 |
University of Houston | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Iowa State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Chicago Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Committee | Inter Partes Review of Patents | 2015 |
Illinois Paralegal Association, Fall Education Conference | Details, Mistakes & Cures in IP Law Practice | 2014 |
AIPPI Forum; Workshop IV Digital Gaming and IP | Patent Eligibility of Computer-Implemented Inventions (CII): Digital Gaming | 2013 |
Technology, Globalization and Culture, Iowa State University | Intellectual Property (IP)/Patents: Key Assets in Global Economy | 2012 |
IP Seminar, Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing | What Every Business Manager Should Know about Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, and Trade Secrets | 2011 |
AIPLA IP Practice in Japan Committee and AIPPI Japan Group | Video Animation in Markman Hearings and Patent Litigation | 2010 |
Posted by Dave
December 10, 2015
Sreenivasarao Vepachedu, Intellectual property Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this excellebt lawyer.
Robert Smeltzer, Patent infringement Attorney on Jul 27, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I am working with Rich on a large patent matter and he has been a fantastic resource, and demonstrates a very, very keen familiarity with all aspects of patent law.