
Department profile
Intellectual Property
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Website
sternekessler.comAbout
Provided by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
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.
Chambers Review
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC is an impressive IP boutique which is 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 and 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, Goldstein & Fox PLLC continues to advise Apple on the strategy and implementation of its global design protection efforts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Every one of the attorneys I work with at Sterne Kessler is spectacular. It is a fantastic firm."
"Sterne Kessler offers notable strength and expertise in managing complex portfolios in the pharmaceutical industry."
"Every one of the attorneys I work with at Sterne Kessler is spectacular. It is a fantastic firm."
"Sterne Kessler offers notable strength and expertise in managing complex portfolios in the pharmaceutical industry."
Notable Practitioners

Jorge Goldstein offers substantial expertise in the biotechnology sector. He is highly experienced in the preparation and procurement of complex patents.
"Jorge is the dean of the patent prosecution Bar."

Robert Sterne is a respected patent attorney who has extensive experience in providing IP counseling and patent prosecution services
"Robert is a nationally recognized expert with global insights."
Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia


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