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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.

View Our Reports
Sterne Kessler’s IP Year in Review Reports provide a comprehensive analysis of key developments, trends, and cases that shaped the intellectual property landscape over the past year. These reports offer valuable insights covering artificial intelligence and IP, design patents, appeals at the federal circuit, post-grant proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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Fair-Use Whiplash: Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence Revisits Fair Use for Artificial Intelligence
On Tuesday, February 11, a Delaware district court issued much-awaited summary-judgment decisions in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH et al v. ROSS Intelligence Inc., No. 1:20-cv-613, potentially shaping…

IP Hot Topic: European Commission Suddenly Withdraws Proposed SEP Regulation
On February 11, 2025, the European Commission withdrew its longstanding, and much debated, proposal for standard essential patent (SEP) regulation. The withdrawal was met with mixed reactions, with…

IP Hot Topic: Federal Circuit Affirms Small U.S. Investments Can Satisfy Domestic Industry Requirement
A domestic industry may never be too small so long as the commercial product is 100% American-made according to the latest Federal Circuit opinion. In Wuhan Healthgen Biotech…

IP Hot Topic: USPTO Issues Final Rule Increasing Front-End Filing Fees
In addition to Continuation and Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) fee changes, the United States Patent & Trademark Office’s (USPTO) published final rule also increases front-end filing fees. Beginning…

Outlook for 2025: How Trump and the USPTO Will Affect Life Sciences IP
The life sciences intellectual property landscape is poised for significant developments in 2025. Changes at the USPTO and a new administration will influence innovation and protection strategies for…

Sterne Kessler Secures PTAB Victory for Netlist in Patent Dispute Against Samsung
Washington, D.C. (December 23, 2024) – The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has upheld a patent belonging to Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox client Netlist, a…
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