HOUSTON — Fish & Richardson PC has bolstered its intellectual property litigation group in Houston with the return of Tony Nguyen, a seasoned attorney who rejoined the firm after taking a year off to travel the globe with his wife.

Nguyen, who focuses on patent litigation and related intellectual property matters, shared with Law360 Pulse that his first call after completing his travels was to Fish & Richardson. "Fish has welcomed me back with open arms," Nguyen said. "Fish is the best, and I am lucky to have had this opportunity."

Nguyen and his wife, after she completed her graduate degree in epidemiology, embarked on a journey that took them to France, Japan, Hungary, and various parts of the U.S., including Brooklyn, California wine country, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He believes this experience has broadened his perspective and enhanced his problem-solving capabilities.

"It has helped broaden how I look at things and enhanced my problem-solving capabilities," Nguyen said. "It got me out of my routine, and in traveling, I was able to see how others react to challenges and solve problems. I think I'll be more creative in finding solutions to solve my clients' issues. It also increased my interpersonal skills, and I believe that will make me more effective."

Nguyen, who earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, started his legal career at Fish & Richardson and spent a decade there before his hiatus. He returns as a principal, the same role he held when he left.

"There's nowhere else in the world like Fish," Nguyen said. "The deep technical knowledge, the generous spirit of collaboration, and the eagerness to take on challenging cases is second to none. I'm thrilled to return to Fish with a renewed sense of energy."

His practice focuses on patent litigation, particularly in the areas of computer hardware and semiconductor processing. He regularly appears before the U.S. International Trade Commission, federal district courts, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Nguyen holds a bachelor's degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology and previously worked as an engineer at Samsung before attending law school.

Corrin Drakulich, head of global litigation at Fish & Richardson, expressed enthusiasm about Nguyen's return. "Tony is a talented litigator and a wonderful colleague," Drakulich said in a statement. "He's a homegrown Fish attorney with a first-hand understanding of our cooperative style of work and solutions-oriented approach to client service. We're excited to welcome him back to the firm."

Fish & Richardson operates from 14 locations across the U.S., Germany, and China and employs more than 350 attorneys, according to the firm's website