Richard A. Cederoth

Professional Summary: Richard A. Cederoth

Richard A. Cederoth is an intellectual property attorney with a practice focused on high-technology patent litigation. His work centers on disputes involving software, semiconductors, computers, and video games. For decades, he has represented major technology corporations in complex patent matters, with a particular emphasis on cases involving Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) licensing obligations. The provided case list shows all of Mr. Cederoth's tracked appearances occurred during his tenure at Sidley Austin. More recent sources indicate he has since founded his own firm, Cederoth Law.

The authoritative case list indicates a strong preference for defensive work, with five of his seven tracked appearances on behalf of defendants. This aligns with a career representing large operating companies against infringement claims. His clients have included major technology companies such as Microsoft, as seen in Qomplx LLC v. Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Corporation v. Corel Software, LLC. He also has experience in patent disputes before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

Mr. Cederoth has been involved in significant litigations, including representing Microsoft as lead counsel and Electronic Arts in the provided case list. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, though his specific experience in IPR or other PTAB proceedings is not detailed in the available sources. He has also taught patent and copyright law as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law.

Mr. Cederoth earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University.