Richard C. Gilmore
Registered Patent Attorney • Partner
Education
J.D., University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law, 1993
B.S., University of Utah, Mechanical Engineering, 1990
Expertise
Patent Prosecution • Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings • Trademark Prosecution • Trademark Trial Appeal Board Proceedings
Rick is involved in all aspects of intellectual property law, with a focus on patent and trademark application preparation and prosecution domestically and internationally. He represents large and small clients from a diverse range of industries and often works directly with in-house counsel to develop and maintain their worldwide patent and trademark portfolios. His patent practice includes utility and design patents, appeals to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Board of Appeals and Interferences, and reexamination proceedings.
Rick is a frequent speaker on patent and trademark matters. He speaks each year at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Trademark Boot Camp. He has also taught many law school classes on patent and trademark issues.
Rick is most at home in the water. He’s a three-time All-American swimmer, competing at a national and international level. At one point, he was ranked as one of the top twenty-five swimmers in the world. When on dry land, Rick enjoys golfing, skiing, and running.
My Focus
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Technical Experience
Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering
Electronics & Electrical Engineering
eCommerce & Virtual Currencies
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Professional Admissions & Associations
California State Bar
Registered Patent Attorney
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
American Bar Association (ABA)
Orange County Bar Association (OCBA)
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Publications & Presentations
"Steamboat Willie Enters the Public Domain. What Does This Mean for IP Protection of Mickey Mouse?", Orange County Intellectual Property Law Association, February 15, 2024
"Implementing Design Patents Into A Business Strategy," United States Patent Office (USPTO) Design Webinar Series, Webinar June 28, 2023
“Hands-on Training: Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions,” American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2023 Trademark Boot Camp, Arlington, VA, June 15, 2023
"Hidden Risks and Opportunities in a Looming Economic Downturn," IP Counsel Cafe, Palo Alto, CA, May 3, 2023
"Improving Patent Quality," Utah IP Summit, Salt Lake City, UT, February 24, 2023
“Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions,” American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2021 Trademark Boot Camp, Arlington, VA, August 31, 2021
“How Trademarks Can Be Your Business’ Most Valuable Asset,” Utah Business Magazine Webinar June 26, 2020
“The Strategic Importance of Thorough Trademark Searches and Carefully Crafted Opinion Letters,” American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2019 Trademark Boot Camp, Arlington, VA, June 6, 2019
“Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions,” American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2018 Trademark Boot Camp, Arlington, VA, June 7, 2018
“Assessing Search Results to Identify Infringements, Overcoming Clearance Challenges, Preparing Opinions to Reduce Legal Risks,” Strafford Structuring Trademark Clearance Opinions, Webinar, March 1, 2018
“Trademark Application Pre-Filing Strategies: Overcoming the Obstacles,” San Jose, CA, June 27, 2017
“Hands-on Training: Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions,” American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2017 Trademark Boot Camp, Arlington, VA, June 8-9, 2017
“Developing a Strong Trademark Strategy,” IP Counsel Cafe, Palo Alto, CA, May 11, 2017
“Trademarks 101,” Thin Air Workshop, Park City, UT, April 5, 2017
“Trademark Application Pre-Filing Strategies: Overcoming the Obstacles,” Strafford Intellectual Property Webinar, June 16, 2015
“Preparing for And Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions,” Trademark Boot Camp, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Alexandria, VA June 4, 2015
“Structuring Trademark Clearance Opinions” Strafford Intellectual Property Webinar, September 10, 2014
Trademark Boot Camp, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Alexandria, VA June 5, 2014 “Preparing for And Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions”
Trademark Boot Camp, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Alexandria, VA June 7, 2013 “Preparing for And Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions”
Trademark Boot Camp, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Alexandria, VA June 22, 2012 “Developing a Filing Strategy (Part I)” and “Preparing for And Ordering Trademark Clearance Search Reports; Analyzing Search Reports; Preparing Opinions”
Trademark Boot Camp, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Alexandria, VA June 10, 2011 “Developing a Trademark Filing Strategy” and “Analyzing Trademark Search Reports”
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting, Washington DC, October 20, 2011 “Trademark Enforcement Strategies”
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting, Washington DC, October 21, 2010 “E-commerce 2.0 and IP Practice Management: Real Solutions to Workflow for Patent and Trademark Practitioners”
Utah State Bar, Intellectual Property Section, Salt Lake City, UT September 27, 2010 “National and International Perspectives on Trademarks”
Trademark Boot Camp, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Alexandria, VA June 10, 2010 “Developing a Trademark Filing Strategy” and “Analyzing Trademark Search Reports”
Rick has also lectured at the University of Utah College of Law on patent and trademark matters.
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Awards & Recognition
Chambers USA, Intellectual Property (2020 – 2022)
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers; Patent Law, and Trademark Law (2018 – 2024)
IAM Patent 1000 (2018 – 2022)
Utah Business Magazine’s Legal Elite (2018 – 2022)
Managing Intellectual Property Magazine’s IP Star; Patent, Trademark (2018 – 2023)