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Fish & Richardson PC

Intellectual Property: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Fish & Richardson PC

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For
Fish & Richardson PC houses a cutting-edge litigation practice with an excellent reputation for representing clients in the electronics, software, telecommunications and hi-tech industries, among others. The group has vast experience before the district, federal and ITC courts, in addition to administrative proceedings. The team has noted strength in the handling of IP matters involving all core rights, including trade secrets and trade dress. The group is also routinely engaged for its expertise in high-profile appellate matters.
Strengths

Fish & Richardson has tremendous depth and quality.

The firm's technical capabilities are incredibly strong. The group can understand incredibly complicated technology.

Fish & Richardson pays excellent attention to client business requirements and strategy.

Work Highlights

Fish & Richardson represents Samsung in three patent infringement litigation cases in connection with the WiFi capabilities of Samsung products.

Notable practitioners
Ruffin Cordell

Ruffin Cordell is an esteemed IP litigator with extensive experience serving as counsel on patent infringement disputes. His work sees him represent industry-leading tech-sector clients, and he has particular expertise litigating high-value SEP disputes.

Ruffin has unparalleled experience in patent trials. He shows commitment to all cases and has an excellent understanding of law and business.

Ruffin is practical and responsive. His demeanor is exceptional.

Ruffin is often hired to litigate 'unwinnable' cases.

Ruffin distinguishes himself as a fantastic courtroom lawyer.


Michael McKeon

Michael McKeon's practice includes litigation arising out of alleged infringements as well as patent validity matters, and he frequently acts for a diverse client base of technological companies. He possesses notable experience in handling matters at the ITC.

Michael is tireless in his commitment to the client.

Michael is an impeccable lawyer.

Michael practices law in the right way and really navigates what is best for his client.


Adam Shartzer

Adam Shartzer is recognised for his expertise in complex patent disputes in district court and before PTAB. He counts leading tech-sector companies among his clients.

Adam is very strategic, he not only knows his way around the tactics of complex IP litigation but he also thinks about the bigger problem and tries to find creative solutions.

Adam is a brilliant lawyer. He is dedicated to digging in and finding a path to victory. He is very smart, a fantastic writer and solid in court.

Adam's technical analysis is excellent.

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