IP Leadership Fish & Richardson P.C. is an established leader in intellectual property law with a long history since 1878 and a focus on high-volume IP litigation, prosecution, and post-grant work across multiple venues, presenting opportunities to offer advanced IP strategy services, expansion into emerging tech sectors, and scalable prosecution support.

Pro Bono & Recognition The firm has notable pro bono activity with multiple attorneys recognized as North Star Lawyers and leaders in practice, signaling strong client trust and corporate social responsibility advantages that can be leveraged when pursuing enterprise clients prioritizing ESG and community impact in their supplier and partner ecosystems.

AI & Innovation Recent launches of proprietary tools like FishStream AI for strategic patent prosecution and executive panel discussions on AI’s impact indicate a readiness to integrate technology into workflows, offering a hook for selling AI-assisted IP services, productivity improvements, and competitive differentiation.

Scale & Resources With a large attorney base and technology specialists (over 425 attorneys) and substantial revenue, the firm can handle complex, high-volume patent portfolios, providing opportunities to target large innovative companies seeking end-to-end IP management, including district court, PTAB, and appellate work.

Market Positioning As a premier IP practice recognized among the world’s best firms and known for touchpoints in PTAB, IP appeals, and utility patents, there is a clear path to cross-sell adjacent services such as technology strategy, licensing, and post-grant reviews to asset-heavy clients in technology and life sciences sectors.