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Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Based in Washington, D.C. and renowned for more than four decades for dedication to the protection, transfer, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. Its team of attorneys, registered patent agents, students, and technical specialists include some of the country's most respected practitioners of IP law tackling innovations across a broad spectrum of industries. The firm’s practitioners hold over 50 masters and over 60 doctorate degrees in science or engineering and represent Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, inventors, venture capital firms, and universities in a client service driven environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating.

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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC is an impressive IP boutique highly valued for its ability to prepare and prosecute utility, design and covered business method patents for companies active in a variety of industry sectors, including computer software, engineering and life sciences. The team continues to excel in inter partes review and other USPTO proceedings, and represents a fine choice of counsel for companies of all sizes.

Work Highlights

  • Sterne Kessler prosecuted a number of complex patent portfolios for Seres’s clinical-stage and commercial products, which are formulations of bacteria found in the human intestinal tract

Strengths

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Sterne Kessler provides strategic and creative patent prosecution and counselling to maximise the value and enforceability of patent rights. They have strong technical skills and are very responsive.

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Reliable, consistent and pleasant to work with, Sterne Kessler's ability to accurately and artfully draft applications and accommodate US and international considerations is best-in-class.

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The service levels are some of the highest I have ever received – Sterne Kessler is responsive, on point, clear and quick.

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What sets Sterne Kessler apart is its unwavering commitment to its clients’ business goals, as well as its breadth of technical expertise and comprehensive, personalised service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jorge Goldstein
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Jorge Goldstein
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Senior Statespeople
Jorge Goldstein offers substantial expertise in the biotechnology sector. He is highly experienced in the preparation and procurement of complex patents.
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Robert Sterne
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Robert Sterne
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Senior Statespeople

Robert Sterne is a respected patent attorney who has extensive experience in providing IP counselling and patent prosecution services.

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Eldora L Ellison
2
Eldora L Ellison
2
Band 2

Eldora Ellison co-chairs the firm's PTAB practice. She is a well-regarded attorney with considerable expertise in handling patent prosecution and litigation for life sciences companies.

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Tracy-Gene G Durkin
3
Tracy-Gene G Durkin
3
Band 3

An a noted expert in design patents, Tracy-Gene leads the firm's mechanical and design practice group. Her client list features household names in the food and beverage and tech industries.

Tracy-Gene Durkin is the top attorney on design patent law in the USA.

Tracy is very knowledgeable and great to work with.

Tracy is an expert in her field, and we rely on her counselling and expertise for a variety of matters. She is always approachable and a delight to work with.

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John Christopher (JC) Rozendaal
4
John Christopher (JC) Rozendaal
4
Band 4

JC Rozendaal's impressive work for generic pharmaceutical product manufacturers sees him defend against multiple infringement claims. His ANDA practice is supplemented by IPR work, as well as litigation on behalf of clients in the sports and food and beverage industries.

JC Rozendaal is a pleasure to work with and a phenomenal attorney.

JC is good at discussing tech and simplifying it; he's great in front of judges.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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John Christopher (JC) Rozendaal
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John Christopher (JC) Rozendaal
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Jorge Goldstein
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Jorge Goldstein
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Robert Sterne
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Robert Sterne
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Eldora L Ellison
2
Eldora L Ellison
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Tracy-Gene G Durkin
3
Tracy-Gene G Durkin
3
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Members

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Industries

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Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing

Aerospace

Alternative Energy & Climate Change

Animal Health

Artificial Intelligence

Automotive

Biosimilars

Biotechnology

Blockchain & Fintech

Chemical

Clean Technology

Communications

Consumer Products

Digital Healthcare

Electronics

Food Science & Packaging

Industrial & Agricultural Biotech

Industrial Products

Infectious Diseases

Internet

Medical Devices

Nanotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Software

Therapeutic Antibodies