Atty. Thomas Patrick Riley

Atty. Thomas Patrick Riley

Thomas Patrick Riley is a lawyer practicing copyrights, design patents, ip litigation and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (224) 836-1454

Profile Summary

About Thomas Patrick Riley at a glance

Thomas Patrick Riley is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2002), Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District o (2004), and Texas (2023). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Purdue University B.S. Land Surveying Engineering Purdue University B.S. Civil Engineering Purdue University B.S. Land Surveying Engineering Purdue University B.S. Civil Engineering (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Patrick Riley is a lawyer practicing copyrights, design patents, ip litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Thomas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Patrick Riley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Patrick Riley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Thomas Patrick Riley is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Thomas Patrick Riley is one of 15,929 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Patrick Riley

Where is Thomas Patrick Riley's law office located?
Thomas Patrick Riley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Patrick Riley handle?
Thomas Patrick Riley focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Patrick Riley practiced law?
Thomas Patrick Riley has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Thomas Patrick Riley go to law school?
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Education

Valparaiso University School of Law J.D. cum laude
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Purdue University B.S. Land Surveying Engineering Purdue University B.S. Civil Engineering Purdue University B.S. Land Surveying Engineering Purdue University B.S. Civil Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2002
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District o
Admitted: 2004
Texas
Admitted: 2023

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