Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Fish & Richardson PC is a stellar litigation group that continues to be among the most prolific in trial, appellate and administrative patent proceedings, and is supplemented by a stable of lawyers providing prosecution and transactional support. The firm enjoys a fine track record for its work before the ITC and PTAB and is particularly noted for representation of clients from the hi-tech sector. The group also has expertise in international markets including Europe and Asia.
Strengths
Fish & Richardson is very good at coordinating internally and making sure the best person is staffed on the project.
The team possesses a profound understanding of our business objectives and demonstrates strong commercial awareness. Its insights are not only technically sound but also strategically aligned.
Fish & Richardson pays excellent attention to client business requirements and strategy.
The firm's technical capabilities are incredibly strong. The group can understand incredibly complicated technology.
Fish and Richardson has very strong lawyers. They know their practice areas very well.
Work Highlights
Fish & Richardson represented Exela Pharma Sciences in patent litigation culminating in a jury verdict of non-infringement of two patents and invalidity of a third patent, avoiding a $89 million damage demand from Nexus Pharmaceuticals.
Notable practitioners
Karl Renner is one of the nation's leading PTAB practitioners. He is respected industry-wide for his unrivaled expertise and his continued notable successes for large tech companies.
Ruffin has unparalleled experience in patent trials. He shows commitment to all cases and has an excellent understanding of law and business.
Ruffin distinguishes himself as a fantastic courtroom lawyer.
Michael McKeon maintains a broad IP litigation practice, with expertise acting before the ITC and representing clients on Section 337 cases. His experience includes litigating on patent infringement and validity claims, representing a broad client base of significant technology companies.
Michael understands the technology and is articulate in setting forth his positions.
Michael practices law in the right way and really navigates what is best for his client.
Michael is tireless in his commitment to the client.
As colead of the firm's appellate practice, Nitika Gupta Fiorella is commended for her contentious work in the IP space. She regularly represents clients in the healthcare, oil and gas and software industries on complex PTAB litigation. She has further expertise in Hatch-Waxman actions.