Counsel registry
Fish & Richardson
92 case appearances — 34 as plaintiff counsel · 58 as defendant counsel.
Firm overview
Fish & Richardson P.C. Patent Litigation Profile
Firm Overview: Founded in Boston in 1878, Fish & Richardson P.C. is a premier global intellectual property law firm and is widely considered a top-tier IP boutique. With over 400 attorneys and technology specialists, the firm operates 14 offices across the U.S., Europe, and China. Fish & Richardson consistently receives "Band 1" national rankings for intellectual property from Chambers and Partners and is a fixture in the AmLaw 100. The firm is known for its deep technical expertise, with many professionals holding STEM degrees.
IP Litigation Specialty: The firm litigates across nearly every technology area, with particular depth in high-tech and life sciences. The provided case list reflects a practice touching on telecommunications (Fractus, S.A. v. TCL), automotive technology (WirelessWerx IP LLC v. Audi), medical devices (Penumbra Inc v. Rapidpulse Inc), and software (Imaginear Inc v. Niantic Inc). This aligns with the firm's broader reputation for handling complex patent disputes for major technology and life sciences companies. The firm's historical clients include foundational innovators like Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and the Wright Brothers.
Practice Focus and Notable Cases: Based on the provided data, Fish & Richardson represents clients evenly on both sides of patent disputes, with an equal number of plaintiff (4) and defendant (4) appearances. This balanced practice serves a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups. The firm is known for its high-stakes trial work and has secured significant verdicts for its clients. While specific outcomes for all tracked cases are not public, the firm has a history of major wins, such as a $139.8 million verdict for Power Integrations against Fairchild Semiconductor. In another representative matter, attorneys secured a victory for Genetec, Inc., which included a finding of an "exceptional" case and an award of attorneys' fees.
PTAB/IPR Practice: Fish & Richardson has a dominant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). For seven consecutive years, the firm has been ranked #1 for PTAB trial activity, handling more inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings than any other firm. This specialized group integrates the firm's extensive patent prosecution and litigation expertise to challenge and defend patents. In 2025, Managing IP ranked the firm "Tier 1" for PTAB Litigation.
Key Partners: The firm's litigation practice features numerous recognized leaders. David M. Hoffman is a principal noted for his focus on patent litigation and IPR proceedings, with significant experience in the Western District of Texas and before the PTAB. Ahmed J. Davis is a respected trial lawyer with deep experience in complex patent litigation across chemistry, biotech, and medical devices; he is also the national chair of the firm's Diversity & Inclusion initiative. W. Chad Shear, a principal in the firm's life sciences and pharmaceutical litigation group, has played a key role in high-profile international disputes, including helping reverse a $2.5 billion verdict against Gilead Sciences.
Attorneys
Roles
- of counsel85
- lead counsel71
- Lead Counsel23
- Of Counsel20
- Counsel16
- counsel12
- local counsel12
- Local Counsel4
- additional counsel2
- Counsel for Plaintiffs1
- lead counsel / local counsel1
- Of Counsel / Lead Counsel1
- principal1
- Presumed Lead Counsel1
- lead appellate counsel1
- trial counsel1
Cases (92)
- π plaintiffABC IP, LLC et al. v. JSD SUPPLY, LLC et al.Jory M. Hoffman · local counsel
- π plaintiffABC IP, LLC et al. v. KE ARMS, LLC et al.Matthew A. Colvin · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffABC IP, LLC et al. v. Timothy Hoffman et al.Benjamin J. Christoff · of counsel
- π plaintiffABC IP, LLC et al. v. TURNER’S OUTDOORSMAN, INC., DBA TURNER’S OUTDOORSMANMatthew A. Colvin · lead counsel
- π plaintiffABC IP, LLC v. Franklin Armory, Inc.Carl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- Δ defendantAlmondnet, Inc. v. Microsoft CorporationLeisa M. Peschel · lead counsel
- Δ defendantAlmondnet, Inc. v. Roku, Inc.Michael A. Berta · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantAml Ip LLC v. Expedia, Inc.David M. Hoffman · lead counsel
- Δ defendantAml Ip LLC v. Kingsisle Entertainment, Inc.Ricardo "Riqui" Bonilla · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffApple Inc. v. Topwire LLCW. Karl Renner · lead counsel
- Δ defendantAutoConnect Holdings LLC v. General Motors CompanyMichael J. McKeon · lead counsel
- Δ defendantAutonavigare LLC v. General Motors, LLCDavid L. Conrad · lead counsel
- Δ defendantAutonavigare LLC v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al.Neil J. McNabnay · lead counsel
- Δ defendantBlackbird Tech LLC v. Fitbit, Inc.Michael J. Kane · Counsel
- Δ defendantBlackbird Tech LLC v. Garmin International, Inc. et al.Susan M. Morrison · local counsel
- Δ defendantBlackbird Tech LLC v. Wahoo Fitness, LLCFrank L. E. DeFilippis · lead counsel
- Δ defendantCentripetal Networks, LLC v. Keysight Technologies, Inc.Michael R. Headley · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantDataServe Technologies LLC et al. v. General Motors LLCDavid M. Hoffman · lead counsel
- Δ defendantDataTreasury Corporation v. Bank of AmericaThomas M. Melsheimer · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantDataTreasury Corporation v. JPMorgan Chase & Co. et al.Frank C. Vecella · lead counsel
- Δ defendantDISH Technologies L.L.C. et al. v. Cox Communications, Inc. et al.Susan M. · lead counsel
- Δ defendantDISH Technologies L.L.C. et al. v. Reuters News & Media Inc.Wasif Qureshi · lead counsel
- π plaintiffDISH Technologies L.L.C. et al. v. Vidgo, Inc.Y. Jing · lead counsel
- Δ defendantDish Technologies L.L.C. v. Frndly TV, Inc.W. Chad Shear · lead counsel
- Δ defendantDISH Wireless L.L.C. et al. v. International Business Machines CorporationMichael P. Sandonato · Local Counsel
- Δ defendantDisintermedation Services Inc. v. Bank of America CorporationJohn C. Adkisson · of counsel
- Δ defendantEcofactor, Inc. v. Resideo Technologies, Inc.Chad E. Ziegler · lead counsel
- Δ defendantEXPRESS MOBILE, INC. v. Box, Inc.Adam L. Kessel · of counsel
- Δ defendantFleet Connect Solutions LLC v. General Motors LLCJ. Michael Jakes · lead counsel
- Δ defendantFractus, S.A. v. TCL Communication Technology Holdings, Ltd. et al.David Conrad · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantGreenthread Ltd v. Monolithic Power Systems IncDavid B. Conrad · lead counsel
- Δ defendantGreenthread, LLC v. General Motors CompanyRicardo Bonilla · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantGreenthread, LLC v. NXP USA, Inc.Ricardo Bonilla · lead counsel
- Δ defendantGreenthread, LLC v. OmniVision Technologies, Inc.David M. Hoffman · lead counsel
- Δ defendantGreenthread, LLC v. Renesas Electronics America, Inc.David M. Hoffman · lead counsel
- Δ defendantGreenthread, LLC v. STMicroelectronics, Inc.Joshua Griswold · lead counsel
- π plaintiffImaginear Inc v. Niantic IncW. Chad Shear · lead counsel
- Δ defendantImplicit, LLC v. Sonos, Inc.Douglas E. McCann · local counsel
- Δ defendantIntellectual Ventures I LLC v. Canon Inc. et al.David J. Healey · lead counsel
- Δ defendantIntellectual Ventures I LLC v. Symantec Corp.Juanita R. Brooks · lead counsel
- Δ defendantIntellectual Ventures I LLC v. Symantec Corp. et al.Michael J. McKeon
- π plaintiffIntellectual Ventures I LLC v. Symantec Corporation et al.David M. Barkan · trial counsel
- Δ defendantIOT Innovations LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc.Frank E. Scherkenbach · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantIOT Innovations LLC v. Ecobee, Inc.David M. Barkan · lead counsel
- Δ defendantIoT Innovations LLC v. Resideo Technologies, Inc.Neil J. McNabnay · lead counsel
- π plaintiffKrisp Technologies, Inc. v. Sanas.AI Inc.David T. Conrad · lead counsel
- Δ defendantLedup Manufacturing Group Ltd v. Seasonal Specialties LLCW. Karl Renner · lead counsel
- π plaintiffMonolithic Power Systems, Inc. v. Greenthread, LLCRobert V. Coutts · Presumed Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantMonticello Enterprises LLC v. Apple Inc.Ruffin B. Cordell · lead counsel
- Δ defendantMonticello Enterprises LLC v. Google LLCMichael J. Kane · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffNiantic, Inc. v. ImagineAR, Inc.W. Karl Renner · lead counsel
- Δ defendantNL Giken Inc. v. VIZIO, Inc. et al.W. Chad Shear · lead counsel
- Δ defendantOpenTV, Inc. v. Pinterest, Inc.Stephen Kraftschik · lead counsel
- Δ defendantOptimum Vector Dynamics LLC v. Ford Motor CompanyFrank C. Cimino, Jr. · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantOptimum Vector Dynamics LLC v. General Motors CompanyMichael J. McKeon · lead counsel
- Δ defendantOrthosie Systems, LLC v. OnStar, LLCMichael J. Ballanco · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantOrthosie Systems, LLC v. T-Mobile US, Inc.Ricardo Bonilla · lead counsel
- Δ defendantPenumbra Inc v. Rapidpulse IncEsha Bandyopadhyay · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantPersonal Audio LLC v. Apple Inc.Ruffin B. Cordell · lead counsel
- π plaintiffPetitioner Not Listed v. AlmondNet, Inc.W. Karl Renner · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Canuck Tactical LLCCarl E. Bruce · of counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Damion Terrell Bennett et al.Carl Edward Bruce · of counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Gaven L Poczekaj, Sr et al.Carl Edward Bruce · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Hoffman Tactical LLC et al.Matthew A. Colvin · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Hush Distribution LLCCarl E. Bruce · lead counsel / local counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Optic Planet IncJory M. Hoffman · Counsel for Plaintiffs
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. ProSource Firearms LLCMatthew A. Colvin · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Superior Firearms Of TexasCarl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. TRG Ventures, LP, A Texas Limited Partnership et al.Carl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Tyler Harrison et al.Carl E. Bruce · of counsel
- π plaintiffRare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Z3 Productions LLCMatt A. Colvin · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. et al. v. B&T USA LLC et al.Matthew A. Colvin · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffRARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. et al. v. BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE, INC.Carl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. et al. v. ORION TACTICAL LLC et al.Carl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. et al. v. PEAK TACTICAL LLCCarl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- π plaintiffRARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. et al. v. POST FALLS-ISH, LLCMatthew A. Colvin · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffRARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. et al. v. RECOIL, LLC, DBA RECOIL GUN WORKSCarl E. Bruce · lead counsel
- Δ defendantRFC Lenders of Texas, LLC v. Samsara Inc.Neil J. McNabnay · lead counsel
- Δ defendantSamsung Electronics America Inc. et al. v. Topwire LLCDavid M. Hoffman · Lead Counsel
- π plaintiffSemiconductor Components Industries, LLC v. Greenthread, LLCTodd G. Marlette · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantSonos, Inc. v. Implicit, LLCAhmed J. Davis · Counsel
- π plaintiffThales DIS France SA v. Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd et al.Ahmed J. Davis · lead counsel
- π plaintiffToyota Motor Corporation v. Bunker Hill Technologies, LLCMichael J. Summers · lead counsel
- Δ defendantTurboCode LLC v. TCL TechnologyNeil J. McNabnay · lead counsel
- Δ defendantUniloc USA, Inc. v. Microsoft CorporationFrank E. Scherkenbach · lead appellate counsel
- Δ defendantVB Assets, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al.Joseph J. Mueller · lead counsel
- Δ defendantVB Assets, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al.Susan Morrison · local counsel
- Δ defendantVB ASSETS, LLC v. Apple Inc.David M. Barkan · lead counsel
- Δ defendantVB Assets, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.Ruffin B. Cordell · lead counsel
- π plaintiffVeloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Alkem Laboratories Ltd.W. Chad Shear · Lead Counsel
- Δ defendantVirnetX Inc. v. Cisco Systems, Inc.W. Karl Renner · of counsel
- Δ defendantWirelessWerx IP LLC v. Audi Of America LLCDavid M. Hoffman · counsel