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Fish & Richardson PC

Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - Minnesota

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What the Team is Known For

Fish & Richardson fields a robust IP practice with expert capabilities across a range of disputes, from cross-border litigation for global pharmaceuticals to local business claims. The firm excels in complex patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman Act cases, and also maintains a fine reputation for its work in trademark and copyright litigation. Its expertise also covers cybersecurity and data privacy.

Strengths

Fish & Richardson is incredibly engaging. It is fair minded, easy to work with and responsive.

Work Highlights

Fish & Richardson advised Hesai Technology on a series of IPR's in relation to three of a competitor's patents.

Notable practitioners
Michael Florey
Michael Florey focuses his practice on complex IP litigation. He is considered a market leader in patent damages claims and product liability cases involving products regulated by the FDA.

John Adkisson
John Adkisson is president and CEO of Fish & Richardson. He is an experienced patent infringement litigator with a pharmaceuticals focus.

John A Dragseth
John Dragseth has an extensive practice covering both contentious and noncontentious IP matters.

Patrick Finn
Patrick Finn splits his time between the firm's Munich office, where he serves as managing principal, and Minneapolis. His clients rely on him for a range of patent portfolio management advice and patent prosecution.

Michael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins offers considerable expertise in patent work and is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in PTAB work.

Michael Hawkins does a really good job keeping an eye on things, he's one of the first people I hear from.

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