Jared Alexander Smith

Jared Alexander Smith is a principal at Fish & Richardson, focusing his practice on complex patent infringement and high-stakes technology disputes. He specializes in a diverse array of technical areas, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, medical devices, communication systems (such as 3G/4G/LTE), energy storage, semiconductors, software, and autonomous vehicles. His engineering background, including eight years as a senior systems engineer at Raytheon and Northrop Grumman developing classified command, control, communications, and intelligence systems, underpins his deep technical understanding in his legal work.

Mr. Smith maintains a balanced litigation practice, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in U.S. district courts and the International Trade Commission (ITC). While his tracked cases indicate a slight leaning towards defendant-side work (two defendant, one plaintiff), his public profile highlights significant roles for both patent owners and accused infringers. Notable representations include defending Fortune 100 consumer electronics and automotive companies in patent disputes concerning touchscreen technology, digital media libraries, and energy storage. He also successfully defended Quectel Wireless Solutions in an ITC investigation (Inv. 337-TA-1240) related to cellular communication modules and represented patentee ResMed in ITC investigations (Inv. 337-TA-1022 and 337-TA-997) involving CPAP mask and flow generator technologies.

As part of his intellectual property litigation services, Mr. Smith also has experience with Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings. He regularly handles all phases of patent litigation, from pre-suit diligence through trial and post-trial proceedings, and has contributed insights on cybersecurity litigation tactics and strategies for defeating patent infringement claims.

Mr. Smith earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (2015). He also holds an M.S. in Systems Architecture and Engineering from the University of Southern California (2007) and dual B.S. magna cum laude in Industrial and Systems Engineering and B.A. magna cum laude in Liberal Arts from the University of San Diego (2003). He is admitted to practice in California.