Smart, dedicated legal teams with unmatched technical prowess and experience.
The world's most visionary innovators rely on us to protect their intellectual property because of our success in matters across the full IP life cycle. Clients of all sizes and across all industries hire Fish & Richardson to obtain and protect their IP, allowing them to achieve their strategic goals through licensing, acquisition, and enforcement. Our legal and technical knowledge, long history of success, and global reach make Fish the go-to firm for the world's most complex IP cases.
14 Offices across the United States, Germany, and China
350+ Attorneys
75+ Technology specialists
207 Cases won in district courts in 2021
1878 Fish & Richardson founded
20 Cases won at the Federal Circuit in 2021
35+ Fluent Mandarin Chinese speakers
Exceptional teams empowered to do exceptional work
Fish boasts a powerhouse team of 400+ attorneys and technology specialists, including 230+ with advanced STEM degrees. Speaking the language of both technology and the law allows Fish attorneys to approach matters not merely as advisors, but as strategic partners in their clients' endeavors.
The Fish Community
Discover how a diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives creates a productive and inclusive culture that fuels our success.
Over 350 attorneys and over 75 technology specialists (100+ with Ph.D.s) deliver excellence to each and every client matter.
Learn how our robust pro bono practice strengthens our bond to the communities in which we live and work, informs our practice, and allows those of limited means to access justice.
Learn what life is like at our collaborative, diverse, and dynamic intellectual property law firm.
A commitment to excellence through transparency, predictability, and efficiency
Fish brings a business sensibility to its engagements. Every team is staffed with experienced and dedicated professionals who use the most advanced tools to optimize processes and marshal resources. Clients return to us again and again because they know they can count on us to accurately predict costs, ensure steady progress, and bring years of experience and wisdom to each and every matter we handle.
Our Pricing Group develops customized budgets and fee arrangements so clients can manage resources, make informed decisions, and monitor performance.
Our Legal Project Management Group ensures that we meet client scope, budget, and timelines, and provides status reports throughout projects.
Armed with cutting-edge technology, our Knowledge Management Group ensures that teams benefit from the knowledge and expertise we have amassed over decades.