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Firm Appoints Three New Directors

The firm is pleased to announce the election of Todd M. Hopfinger, Josephine Kim, and William H. Milliken to the directorship, effective January 1, 2021.

Firm Promotes Four to Counsel

The firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Dohm Chankong, Cynthia L. DeRenzo, Ph.D., Brian Dudley, Ph.D., and Lauren C. Schleh to counsel.

Latest Podcast Episode

The third episode of our IP Hot Topics: Innovation Conversations podcast features guest Dr. Claire Fraser, Director of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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Fed. Circ. Agrees That Caterpillar ITC Patent Claim Is Invalid

The Federal Circuit recently upheld a U.S. ITC decision in favor of firm client Wirtgen. This win is part of an ongoing battle with Caterpillar led by Sterne Kessler’s Wirtgen litigation team.

Firm Ranked Tier 1 in Patent Litigation by Best Lawyers

The firm earned top-tier rankings on the 2021 "Best Law Firms" list, published by Best Lawyers. Excellence in patent litigation is just one of three regional ratings and three national rankings the firm garnered. The firm's leading work in Biotechnology and Patent Law overall are also touted in these competitive rankings.

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Companies ‘Doing Backflips’ at Top Patent Court Seek SCOTUS Help

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Petitioner's District Court Stipulation Results in PTAB Trial Institution Under the PTAB's Fintiv Analysis

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PTAB Strategies and Insights - January 2021

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