Patrick Richards

Patrick Richards is a distinguished patent attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, and the founder of Richards Patent Law. His firm serves a diverse clientele, from individuals to large corporations, both domestically and internationally, in preparing, filing, and prosecuting patents at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Prior to establishing his own firm, Patrick amassed over eight years of experience at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago. There, he honed his expertise in patent prosecution, counseling, opinion work, and litigation, ultimately serving as a partner. During his tenure, he managed international patent portfolios for major corporations and smaller enterprises alike.

Patrick's comprehensive knowledge spans all phases of utility, design, and PCT patent prosecution across various technical fields, including mechanical, electrical, computer systems, chemical, and financial products technologies. His advisory services extend to patent portfolio acquisition, management, licensing, sales, and purchases, as well as joint development agreements and various patentability and non-infringement opinions.

Representative technologies handled by Patrick include: computer software, medical and dental devices, plastic packaging, wireless networks, electronic control and security systems, automated electronic advertising, electrolytic compositions, injection molding equipment, machining and tooling instruments, automotive technology, advanced materials, financial services, musical equipment, business methods, and green and sustainable technologies.

Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with honors, from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S., including the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.