Sterne Kessler received numerous national and regional rankings in the 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms,” published by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. The firm was recognized for patent litigation, patent prosecution, and biotechnology law. Read our press release to learn more!

Read Managing IP’s Q&A with Director Carla Ji-Eun Kim, “Inside the Life of a Patent Prosecution Boss,” to learn more about Carla’s work as Sterne Kessler’s patent prosecution practice chair, her daily routine, and her interests.

Furthering advancement in on our commitment to increasing diversity in our hiring, promotions, leadership, and pitch opportunities, Sterne Kessler is one of 70 law firms participating in the second iteration of the Midsize Mansfield Rule certification process. The certification period runs from September 15, 2021 to March 14, 2023.

Sterne Kessler congratulates Director Monica Riva Talley for receiving a 2021 Lexology Client Choice Award for excellence in client service.

Sterne Kessler and 13 directors have been ranked by Managing IP in their annual "IP Stars" guide for excellence in IP litigation and prosecution.

For the third consecutive year, Chambers USA has given the firm the only "Band 1" ranking among Washington, D.C.'s top intellectual property law firms in the area of patent prosecution. Directors Robert Greene Sterne and Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D. continue to be recognized in this definitive professional guide.