Benjamin Christoff

Benjamin J. Christoff is a patent litigator and Principal in the Washington, D.C. office of Fish & Richardson. His practice covers a broad range of technologies, reflecting his background in chemical engineering. He has experience in matters involving semiconductors, medical devices, wireless communications, computer networking, and biofuels. Christoff litigates in various forums, including U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

The provided case list shows three recent appearances as "of counsel" for plaintiffs, including for Rare Breed Triggers Inc. and ABC IP, LLC. However, his broader experience includes representing major consumer electronics companies and automotive manufacturers, clients who are frequently defendants in patent disputes. This suggests a practice that encompasses work for both plaintiffs and defendants. His work includes handling claim construction, examining witnesses at trial, and drafting high-stakes appellate briefs for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Prior to his current role, Christoff was an attorney with The Rader Group. He is a co-author of the legal text Patent Law in a Nutshell with former Federal Circuit Chief Judge Randall R. Rader. His experience includes a judicial clerkship with Judge Jimmie V. Reyna at the Federal Circuit, providing him with an insider's perspective on appellate matters.

He holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from George Washington University Law School, a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton. He is admitted to the bars of the District of Columbia and Colorado.