Richard Philip Beem

Richard Philip Beem

Law Offices of Richard Philip Beem • Chicago, IL
BusinessIntellectual Property Patent Application Patent Infringement

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 863-8510
Address
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60604-3787, US

Professional

About

As founder and principal of Beem Patent Law Firm, Richard Beem is dedicated to serving clients in patent matters, and he is grateful for the trust of clients and referrers alike. Mr. Beem has more than 20 years of experience in patent law and practice, representing clients in every technology and industry, in the U.S. and worldwide, including preparation, filing, prosecution, litigation, trials and appeals. After graduating with honors from the University of Houston Law Center, Mr. Beem was privileged to serve for two years as Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward S. Smith, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, D.C. During his tenure he assisted the Judge in hundreds of appeals from the Patent Office and federal courts and tribunals, including many landmark decisions in patent cases. Upon completing the Federal Circuit clerkship in 1987, Mr. Beem entered the private practice of patent law in Chicago, representing clients locally, nationally and internationally in patent matters. Mr. Beem appreciates referrals and, recognizing the value that referrers provide to their clients, he is responsive to instructions and communicative regarding progress of cases. He often acts as co-counsel with referring lawyers in patent infringement litigation in U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); and appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. For more details concerning Mr. Beem’s experience and a list of his cases and publications, see .

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
2001 DePaul University College of Law Certificate 1985 University of Houston JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Iowa State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2004 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Federal Circuit Weighs Attorney-Client Privilege
Associations
2017 - Present International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, Committee on Software Patents Co-chair 2015 - Present Union League Club of Chicago Director 2012 - Present Intellectual Property Owners Association Member 2010 - Present American Bar Association Fellow 2008 - Present American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section US Bar EPO Liaison
Speaking
2015 Chicago Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Committee Inter Partes Review of Patents 2014 Illinois Paralegal Association, Fall Education Conference Details, Mistakes & Cures in IP Law Practice 2013 AIPPI Forum; Workshop IV Digital Gaming and IP Patent Eligibility of Computer-Implemented Inventions (CII): Digital Gaming 2012 Technology, Globalization and Culture, Iowa State University Intellectual Property (IP)/Patents: Key Assets in Global Economy 2011 IP Seminar, Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing What Every Business Manager Should Know about Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, and Trade Secrets
Updated: Mar 08, 2026