Richard C. Gilmore

Richard C. Gilmore is a seasoned intellectual property attorney and Partner whose practice centers on patent and trademark prosecution, both domestically and internationally. He advises clients ranging from startups to global corporations, offering strategic counsel on portfolio development, licensing, and intellectual property management across multiple industries.

Richard earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah in 1990, followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah’s S. J. Quinney College of Law in 1993. His technical background allows him to bridge complex engineering concepts with practical legal strategy, providing clients with precise, technically informed patent and trademark protection.

Throughout his distinguished career, Richard has represented clients in preparing patent and trademark applications, appeals before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and reexamination proceedings. He frequently collaborates with in-house counsel to maintain worldwide intellectual property portfolios and offers guidance on post-issuance and inter partes matters.

In addition to his legal practice, Richard is an active educator and speaker on intellectual property law. He presents regularly at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Trademark Boot Camp. He teaches law school classes on patent and trademark issues, sharing his deep knowledge with emerging professionals in the field.

Recognized among the best in his field, Richard C. Gilmore has been honored by Chambers USA for Intellectual Property, featured in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers for Patent and Trademark Law, and named to Utah Business Magazine’s Legal Elite. His commitment to excellence and innovation continues to shape the protection and advancement of his clients’ intellectual property assets worldwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel LLP
• Member, Utah State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Utah
• California

Education

• University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Utah
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  

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