Counsel registry

Fish & Richardson

288 case appearances — 93 as plaintiff counsel · 195 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 counsel211
  • Counsel148
  • counsel122
  • of counsel98
  • Lead Counsel90
  • Of Counsel32
  • local counsel24
  • back-up counsel24
  • backup counsel16
  • Attorney13
  • defense counsel12
  • team9
  • appellate counsel9
  • Local Counsel8
  • additional counsel8
  • Principal7
  • PTAB counsel7
  • trial counsel6
  • Principal Counsel6
  • team member6
  • Attorney for Petitioner5
  • pro hac vice5
  • counsel of record5
  • principal4
  • Lead counsel4
  • counsel for defendant4
  • lead appellate counsel3
  • Counsel of Record3
  • Trial team counsel3
  • Associate3
  • back-up counsel (petitioners)3
  • appellee counsel3
  • lead counsel / local counsel2
  • Petitioner Counsel2
  • lead trial counsel2
  • Appellate team counsel2
  • Associate Counsel2
  • co-lead counsel2
  • litigation counsel2
  • supporting counsel2
  • Counsel for Plaintiffs1
  • Of Counsel / Lead Counsel1
  • Presumed Lead 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
  • litigation associate1
  • lead/local counsel1
  • IPR/CAFC counsel1
  • IPR backup counsel1
  • CAFC appellee counsel1
  • lead counsel (petitioners)1
  • appellate counsel (appellees)1
  • local counsel (petitioners)1
  • appellee attorney1
  • counsel for Nearmap1
  • filing attorney of record1
  • lead counsel (inferred)1
  • core defense team1
  • defense team1
  • principal counsel contact1
  • PTAB petitioner counsel1
  • principal filer1
  • backup counsel; argued the case1
  • backup counsel (unverified)1
  • district-court counsel1
  • Texas counsel1
  • lead local counsel1

Cases (288)