Richard represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property, focusing on patent prosecution, intellectual property counseling, and patent litigation. He handles domestic and foreign patent prosecution and has extensive experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Richard also helps clients develop strategies for design-arounds to avoid patent infringement, as well as infringement and validity analysis.

In addition to patents, Richard also advises clients on matters related to copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, and intellectual property due diligence. His litigation experience includes representing clients in patent infringement matters in information technology, manufacturing, and other industries.

    Education

    • University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1987)
    • University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1990)

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois
    • Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

    Professional Affiliations

    • Chicago Bar Association

    Awards & Honors

    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Patent Law (2024-2026)
    • Leading Creative Arts Lawyers by Leader Lawyers for Chicago (2023)

Richard C. Himelhoch

Richard represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property, focusing on patent prosecution, intellectual property counseling, and patent litigation. He handles domestic and foreign patent prosecution and has extensive experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Richard also helps clients develop strategies for design-arounds to avoid patent infringement, as well as infringement and validity analysis.

In addition to patents, Richard also advises clients on matters related to copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, and intellectual property due diligence. His litigation experience includes representing clients in patent infringement matters in information technology, manufacturing, and other industries.