Former Patent Trial and Appeal Board judge Kristi Sawert is moving into a new role at Fish & Richardson PC. After over 15 years of service as a judge and associate solicitor at the board, Sawert will be stepping into a position as a principal in the firm’s post-grant group. This announcement comes directly from Fish & Richardson PC on Monday.
Sawert’s extensive experience within the patent trial system should prove beneficial for the firm’s post-grant group, as it is specialized in handling complex patent disputes. From a broader view, this move also illustrates the ongoing personnel shifts within the legal world’s patent niche as expertise and experience remain highly sought after commodities.