Madisyn L. Richards

Madisyn L. Richards is an associate in the Trial & Appellate Practice Group at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a prominent intellectual property law firm based in Washington, D.C.. Her practice focuses on patent litigation, primarily defending operating companies against infringement claims. Her sole tracked appearance to date was on the defense side in a patent dispute.

Richards' experience, as indicated by her tracked case, includes matters involving artificial intelligence and software. She represented Mood Media, LLC in Alpha Modus, Corp. v. Mood Media, LLC, a case concerning patents related to AI-powered retail technologies, including shopper analytics and personalized in-store engagement. This litigation was resolved and dismissed with prejudice in January 2026. While her firm handles a broad spectrum of technologies, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and mechanical arts, her specific involvement highlights expertise in the software and AI space. Her firm also notes "Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation" as a related service.

Sterne Kessler is recognized for its comprehensive intellectual property services, including robust patent litigation and post-grant proceedings, and has been identified as a "PTAB Firm of the Year". While Richards' individual PTAB experience is not specifically detailed, her role within the firm's Trial & Appellate Practice Group suggests exposure to various facets of IP disputes.

Richards earned her J.D., cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, where she served as an editor for the Boston University Law Review and counseled student entrepreneurs on intellectual property strategies through the Startup Law Clinic. She holds a B.A., with distinction, in Political Science & International Relations from Carleton College. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.