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Fish & Richardson Ranked #1 “Best Law Firm for Intellectual Property” in Vault’s 2026 Nationwide Survey
Fish & Richardson was ranked the top intellectual property firm by Vault in its 2026 Best Law Firms rankings, which are based on Vault’s annual associate survey. Vault also included Fish among the top 10 Best Law Firms for Firm Culture.
Vault recognizes Fish as a leader in patent law and praises the firm’s collegial and supportive culture, noting, “Fish & Richardson is not only the standard-bearer for top-quality intellectual property work but also offers associates an incredible culture, partner connections, and career prospects.”
This marks the 15th consecutive year that Fish has earned the top ranking among intellectual property firms. Additionally, Fish was ranked in the following 2026 Vault ranking lists:
- The Vault Law 100
- Best Law Firms for Technology & Innovation
- Best Law Firms for Career Outlook
- Best Law Firms in Boston
- Best Law Firms for Satisfaction
- Best Law Firms for Quality of Work
- Best Law Firms to Work For
- Best Law Firms for Associate/Partner Relations
- Best Law Firms for Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship
- Best Law Firms for Pro Bono
- Best Law Firms for Career Development
- Best Law Firms for Overall Inclusion
- Best Law Firms for People with Disabilities
- Best Law Firms for LGBTQ+ Individuals
- Best Law Firms for People of Color
- Best Law Firms for Women