Because IP is our primary focus, we can dig deeply into patent law in ways other firms simply can’t.

A strong patent strategy requires more than just patent prosecution. Our Patent Group handles every step of the product life cycle, from research and development through building a portfolio to taking a product to market. We offer:

  • Strategic intellectual property counseling
  • Validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate opinions
  • Patent portfolio planning, analysis, and development
  • Licensing, transactions, and agreements
  • Patent due diligence
  • Post-grant proceedings

Companies that value their IP choose Fish to protect it.

Our clients come to us when they need to transform their creative ingenuity into business results. With over 140 years of experience representing the world’s most groundbreaking and influential companies, there are very few legal or technical issues that we have not handled. From our deep technical knowledge to our innovative approach to the practice of law, it’s easy to see why our clients trust us to safeguard their most valuable intellectual assets.

We see the big picture.

Sharing a roof with the world’s top patent litigation and post-grant practices gives our patent attorneys a unique perspective. We infuse the lessons learned by our court-tested litigators and post-grant practitioners into every patent application we handle. We approach our patent prosecution and counseling matters with an eye toward future litigation, giving our clients’ patents increased strength and durability to fend off challenges. When clients come to Fish with their innovations, they know that we will propose a comprehensive patent strategy that will maximize the value of their intellectual assets.