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.
Attempting to put into words the passion, integrity, commitment and knowledge demonstrated by Patrick does not do justice to the superb work and guidance that he has shown me and my partner throughout our journey, from the patent filing process to the steep learning curve of bringing a medical device to market. Patrick is an unending source of support, resources and intellect coupled with a constant enthusiasm and drive to succeed.
I feel extremely fortunate to have come across Patrick as early as I did in my search for a patent attorney. From the initial meeting I received a sense that Patrick had a very personal approach to working with his clients and was not looking at simply obtaining another client from whom he could extract business. I will definitely continue to use Patrick for all of my IP related needs and will recommend others to consider him as well.
Please note that Patrick has not asked me to write this recommendation; nor have I written many at all in total. I am doing so on my own because I am so happy with Patrick and his work. I started working w/ Patrick a year ago, and have been working with him consistently ever since. When you hire Patrick to help you file your patent(s), you end up finding out that you've also got someone who, without asking, helps you develop a strategic long-term plan for your intellectual property portfolio.
To my delight, Patrick was able to assimilate the complex mechanical and anatomic details of my medical device during our initial consultation. Now a year and a half later I can further say that Patrick's drive, integrity, and passion for his craft are evident in every interaction that I have had with him - without exception. What makes Patrick special is that he combines creativity and enthusiasm with a knowledge of the world of IP that is as detailed as it is vast.
Compared to other patent attorney with whom we have worked, Patrick provides top quality service. He is astute: he rapidly gains an understanding of the technology and is able to craft broad, yet concise, claims. He is also very easy to work with and allows his clients to fully participate in the application process. Finally, the value he offers is second to none.
Very informative. Took the time to explain all my options so I could fully understand and make a informed decision. Fully understood what I envisioned in my head and put it on paper in full detail. Extremely professional and would recommend his services to anyone.
Very knowledgeable and helpful with all my questions and concerns. Extremely easy to talk with and a speedy response time with all matters. Able to comprehend my vision verbally and put it on paper exactly as it was in my head. Great person to do business with.
As a new product developer I had been looking for a great patent attorney, and found exactly what I was looking for in Patrick. His knowledge and attention to detail, combined with his ability to clearly communicate, his fast response times, and sensitivity to budget, are qualities which will ensure our continued and successful business relationship. Patrick is a true professional. Not to mention a genuinely nice guy.
As a new product developer I had been looking for a great patent attorney, and found exactly what I was looking for in Patrick. His knowledge and attention to detail, combined with his ability to clearly communicate, his fast response times, and sensitivity to budget, are qualities which will ensure our continued and successful business relationship. Patrick is a true professional. Not to mention a genuinely nice guy.
I Googled Patent Attorneys in Chicago, and Patrick popped up near the top of the search results. After comparing several of the results, I decided to give him a call. He was very professional and informative and asked a lot of questions of me to help him fully understand my needs and provide the right course of action. I had a great feeling that Patrick was the right man for the job, and we were able to accomplish my goals within our time frame at a great value for my money.
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