Grace Y. J. Kim

Grace Y. J. Kim is a principal at Fish & Richardson whose practice centers on patent law, with an emphasis on post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Her work primarily involves representing clients in inter partes reviews (IPRs), in addition to patent prosecution, strategic portfolio development, and due diligence investigations. Drawing on a background in chemical and mechanical engineering, Kim focuses on technologies in the life sciences, medical devices, energy, and chemical sectors. Prior to her legal career, she was a research and development engineering manager at Boston Scientific, where she gained experience in product development, clinical trials, and FDA approvals for medical devices.

The single tracked case shows Kim representing the defendant and patent owner, Rapidpulse Inc., in a dispute with Penumbra Inc. This matter, Penumbra Inc v. Rapidpulse Inc, involved an IPR proceeding where Penumbra challenged a RapidPulse patent for a medical thrombectomy system. Kim's official firm biography confirms her extensive post-grant practice and representation of life science clients in IPRs. Her work in this area has been recognized, with the PTAB Bar Association naming her one of the "Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials" in 2021.

Ms. Kim has been with Fish & Richardson for her entire legal career and was elevated to principal in 2021. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law, a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota.