Atty. Patrick Duffy Richards
Patrick Duffy Richards is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property, patent prosecution and 34 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S.C.E. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Patrick Duffy Richards is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Richards Patent Law P.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra (2003). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (B.S.C.E., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Duffy Richards is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property, patent prosecution and 34 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S.C.E. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Patrick practices at Richards Patent Law P.C. in Chicago, IL
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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