Overview

Sarah Jack helps life sciences clients resolve their complex intellectual property disputes, from the early stages of litigation through trial and appeal. 

Sarah’s experience spans a wide range of technologies in the life sciences, including medical devices and both large and small molecule innovations. An insightful strategist and a determined advocate, Sarah designs litigation strategies that keep her clients’ goals at the forefront. From the earliest phases of litigation, she focuses on the big picture to effectively navigate legal hurdles and deliver the best possible client outcome. 

Clients including pharmaceutical innovators and leading medical technology companies have relied on Sarah for representation in high-stakes litigation. In a trial for Exela Pharma Sciences, Sarah helped secure a jury verdict of noninfringement of two patents and invalidity of a third patent — protecting Exela from an $89 million damages demand. At the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, she argued an appeal for Microsoft relating to three-dimensional medical imaging technology, winning affirmance of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board invalidity ruling.

Prior to joining Fish & Richardson, Sarah served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kathleen M. O’Malley of the Federal Circuit. She now applies her deep insights into the inner workings of the Federal Circuit appeals systems to effectively advocate for her clients in appellate matters.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys attending live music events, staying active, and spending quality time with her family and dogs.

Experience

Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC (D. Del.): Fish secured a jury verdict of noninfringement of two patents and invalidity of a third patent for client Exela Pharma Sciences, avoiding an $89 million damages demand. The dispute centered around Exela’s Akovaz®, an ephedrine sulfate injection in a prefilled syringe, which is used during surgery to treat hypotension (low blood pressure) caused by anesthesia. 

Professional associations

  • Minnesota Lavender Bar Association

  • Jimmie V. Reyna IP American Inn of Court 

Pro bono activities

  • Sarah has a strong commitment to pro bono work, including work with the ACLU of Texas on LGBTQ rights litigation.

  • She has been named a North Star Lawyer for providing 50 or more pro bono hours in a single year (2021-2023).