Fish & Richardson P.C.

Fish & Richardson P.C. is a global intellectual property law firm that advises innovative companies, institutions, and inventors across the full life cycle of intellectual property. The firm handles patent prosecution and counseling, patent litigation, trademark and copyright matters, trade secret disputes, post-grant proceedings, appellate work, licensing, transactions, and related regulatory issues. Its lawyers combine legal strategy with technical knowledge to help clients protect valuable ideas, manage disputes, and support long-term business goals.

Fish & Richardson P.C. was founded in Boston in 1878 and has built its practice around science, technology, and innovation. The firm’s early history includes work for prominent inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and the Wright Brothers. Today, its teams include more than 375 attorneys and more than 60 technology specialists, many with advanced scientific and technical backgrounds. This depth allows the firm to address complex legal and commercial issues across a wide range of industries and technologies.

Fish & Richardson P.C. represents clients in high-stakes intellectual property matters before U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and appellate courts. Its practice includes patent litigation, Section 337 investigations, inter partes review, patent portfolio development, strategic counseling, trademark and copyright protection, licensing, and transactions. The firm operates from 15 offices in the United States, Germany, and China, supporting clients with domestic and international IP needs.

Fish & Richardson P.C. has received significant recognition for its intellectual property practice. In 2026, Chambers USA awarded the firm Band 1 nationwide rankings for Intellectual Property, International Trade: IP, and Patent Trial and Appeal Board matters. IAM Patent 1000 also gave the firm a Gold national ranking for patent litigation. Through its technical depth, litigation experience, and integrated IP services, the firm helps clients protect innovation, resolve complex disputes, and develop intellectual property strategies aligned with business objectives.