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PTAB Trials: IPRs, PGRs, DERs
Sterne Kessler’s PTAB Trials team is deeply experienced in all proceedings at the PTAB, including inter partes reviews (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), and derivation proceedings (DERs). We emerged as a leader at the inception of the PTAB, and continue to be a dominant force in the industry today. We are among the top 10 most active firms at the PTAB, representing petitioners and patent owners across all technologies, including biotechnology, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and many others.

Artificial Intelligence
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) is critical. As a market and thought leader in the technology sector, Sterne Kessler helps clients develop comprehensive IP solutions that protect innovation, foster growth, and maximize value. Whether you are an emerging startup company or a well-established technology pioneer, we are committed to helping you harness the full potential of AI technology.

Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation
At Sterne Kessler, we know what it takes to win across any venue in pharmaceutical IP litigation. Our award-winning team has a deep bench of experienced litigators representing biosimilars as well as generic and specialty brand pharmaceutical companies in high-profile patent litigation, including blockbuster Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) and Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) matters.

ITC Litigation
With one of the nation’s top ITC practices, Sterne Kessler offers unrivaled experience, comprehensive litigation strategy, and the legal and technical know-how to achieve the best possible results. In the last five years, Sterne Kessler has handled more cases at the ITC than 90% of firms appearing before the Commission.

Design Patents
For nearly four decades, Sterne Kessler has been at the forefront of design patents, consistently delivering successful outcomes for clients in securing and defending their design rights. We develop effective, comprehensive IP programs to protect some of the most iconic product designs in the world and to eliminate knock-offs in the marketplace.
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Latest Director Discretionary Denial Decision in iRhythm Provides Valuable Insights
On June 6, 2025, Acting USPTO Director Stewart issued a decision in iRhythm Tech. v. Welch Allyn, Inc., IPR2025-00363, Paper 10 (and four related IPRs), which granted Patent…

Sterne Kessler Recognized for Key Practice Areas, Remains the Only Band 1 Firm for Patent Prosecution in D.C.
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has been recognized as a leading firm by Chambers USA 2025, earning the only Band 1 firm…

Sterne Kessler and 18 Directors Earn High Marks in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000
Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is once again recognized among the nation’s top intellectual property law firms in the 2025 IAM Patent…

Federal Circuit in EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC Probes the Limits for Gatekeeping Damages Testimony
Last week, in EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC, the Federal Circuit issued its first en banc decision in a utility patent case in several years. The case involves…

Going, Going, Gone…Sterne Kessler Knocks It Out of the Park by Helping To Secure Five of Five IPR Institution Denials for Broadband Pioneers!
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox helped secure denial of a PTAB inter partes review petition filed against U.S. Patent No. 11,050,654 on behalf of patent owner Adaptive Spectrum…

Foiled Again! Sterne Kessler Secures Fourth IPR Denial for SK nexilis
Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox secured a 59-page denial on the merits of a PTAB inter partes review petition of U.S. Patent…

Fourteen Sterne Kessler Directors Recognized in WIPR Leaders 2025
Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox announces that 14 of the firm’s directors have been recognized in the 2025 edition of WIPR Leaders,…

Sterne Kessler Named Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year (Northeast) at the Managing IP Americas Awards
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox was named “Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year” in the U.S. Northeast region at the Managing IP…
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