Counsel registry

Fish & Richardson

243 case appearances 82 as plaintiff counsel · 161 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

  • lead counsel186
  • Counsel137
  • counsel94
  • of counsel93
  • Lead Counsel87
  • Of Counsel31
  • local counsel19
  • Attorney13
  • Local Counsel8
  • Principal7
  • Principal Counsel6
  • Attorney for Petitioner5
  • principal4
  • backup counsel3
  • Lead counsel3
  • Counsel of Record3
  • Trial team counsel3
  • Associate3
  • lead counsel / local counsel2
  • additional counsel2
  • Petitioner Counsel2
  • Appellate team counsel2
  • Associate Counsel2
  • Counsel for Plaintiffs1
  • Of Counsel / Lead Counsel1
  • Presumed Lead Counsel1
  • lead appellate counsel1
  • trial counsel1
  • Back-up Counsel1
  • Litigation Principal1
  • Counsel of record1
  • of counsel / local counsel1
  • outside counsel1
  • Non-Resident Attorney, Pro Hac Vice1
  • Partner1
  • Office Managing Principal1
  • Litigation attorney1
  • Lead Counsel/Arguing Counsel1
  • Principal/Trial Lawyer1
  • Principal/Attorney1
  • Litigation Attorney1
  • Lead Appellate Counsel1
  • Managing Principal1

Cases (243)