Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - California
What the team is known for
Fish & Richardson is a well-known name for IP portfolio management matters, including trademark filings and the development of protection strategies. The team is able to act in contentious proceedings, including patent invalidation actions and the defense of infringement allegations. Clients include educational institutions, health companies and software firms. The team demonstrates additional ability acting for pharmaceutical sector clients, including in ANDA litigation.
Strengths
"The Fish & Richardson team is thorough and thoughtful. It has a good strategic understanding of how trademark works for a business."
"Fish & Richardson is excellent across the board and the lawyers we use are invariably excellent. They are efficient and deliver results."
"The firm possesses both the technological and legal expertise to work in cutting edge areas."
Notable practitioners
Juanita Brooks draws widespread praise for her work litigating IP issues throughout the US for clients in the pharmaceutical, software and electronics sectors, among others. "Juanita is an outstanding attorney."
Lisa Greenwald-Swire frequently advises clients on a wide array of trademark and copyright matters, including prosecution and licensing.
