Fish & Richardson P.C.
Fish & Richardson counts approximately 400 attorneys in 18 offices worldwide. Founded in Boston in 1878.
Openings
1L Summer 2027 · Class of 2029Open
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Opened Oct 15Deadline
Dec 28, 2026
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Deadline: December 28, 2026 at noon Eastern. Scientific or technical background required for this patent-litigation role; JD Class 2029. FAQ encourages applications starting October 15; reviews begin that day.
Materials: Cover Letter · Writing Sample · Unofficial Transcript · Undergrad TranscriptFor 1L patent litigation; writing sample required during interview process.
2L Summer 2028 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
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2028 2L application opening date is not announced on the current official student page, FAQ or portal. December 28 at noon Eastern is the separate 2027 1L deadline, not a 2L opening.
About Fish & Richardson
Fish & Richardson is an intellectual property firm founded in 1878, with a practice spanning litigation, patent prosecution, and the management of intellectual property portfolios. Its work combines legal analysis with technical subject matter, supported by lawyers and technology specialists. The firm maintains a presence in the United States, Germany, and China.
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Its disputes practice includes patent litigation, copyright and trade secret matters, appellate work, and proceedings before the International Trade Commission. It also handles Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, including inter partes and post-grant review, as well as reexamination. Outside disputes, the firm advises on patent portfolios, licensing, and the protection of inventions.
Fish's industry coverage includes computing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital health, life sciences, and aerospace. For students with scientific or engineering interests, these areas provide a concrete connection between technical training and legal practice. The distinction between securing intellectual property rights and litigating those rights is an important part of understanding the firm's opportunities.
Practice Strength by Market
Every band below appears on this firm’s Chambers USA 2026 profile, checked September 26, 2026. Where Chambers splits a table into The Elite and Highly Regarded, every Elite firm ranks above every Highly Regarded firm.
| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Intellectual Property | Delaware | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property | Massachusetts | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property | Minnesota | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property: Litigation | District of Columbia | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board | Nationwide | Band 1 |
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property | Texas | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution | California | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property | Georgia | Band 3 |
16 reported ranking rows
Rankings
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Size and Standing
Associate Life
Vault Practice Rankings
Pro Bono
- Average Hours Per Attorney
- 56 hoursAm Law pro bono rank #40Source