Paul M. Raya is a registered patent attorney with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property law. His practice is focused on patent procurement and portfolio management. He has extensive experience in the medical device field and the mechanical and chemical arts. Paul works closely with in-house counsel, business owners, and inventors, navigating complex IP landscapes, managing global patent portfolios, and providing strategic counsel to clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations.

Paul’s broad background in patent and trademark prosecution, IP transactions, and due diligence has allowed him to successfully guide companies in building and expanding their intellectual property portfolios, helping them secure protection for key innovations and positioning them for business growth and strategic acquisitions. He has also played a key role in overseeing IP due diligence efforts that have supported significant investment and fundraising efforts.

Paul earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where he received a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law and served on the John Marshall Law Review. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Knox College.

Assocations

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

Download Profile (PDF)