
Technical Minds.
Legal Muscle.
Protecting your intellectual property is our passion. We've been on the cutting edge of IP law for 40 years — defending your inventions so you can break ground on the next big thing.

Only Band 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in DC
This recognition marks the 17th consecutive year that this definitive professional guide has rated the firm among the best-of-the-best.

Our Services
Technically deep and fully integrated across IP capabilities, we can help you obtain patents, defend or enforce them in all venues, and protect your innovations and your brand.

Services
Our Results
We've secured some of the most valuable patents in history and racked up big wins in IP litigation. That's why tech leaders choose Sterne Kessler — we understand what they need and deliver real results.
Our Insights
Intellectual property law has never been more challenging. Technology disruption keeps accelerating, while patent law continues to evolve. And Sterne Kessler knows what it takes to stay one step ahead.

Our Professionals
With 50+ Ph.D.s in science and engineering, our attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists could fill a university faculty. They choose Sterne Kessler because they love helping inventors..
