2026 IAM Strategy 300 Recognizes Nine Sterne Kessler Directors

Washington, D.C. (August 13, 2026) – Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) published its annual IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategist guide, including nine Sterne Kessler directors on the 2026 list. IAM Strategy 300 recognizes legal professionals who have distinguished themselves through excellence in intellectual property strategy and “identifies top practitioners who are taking IP portfolio management to the next level.”

The following directors are included on this year’s list:

• Matthew S. Bodenstein, director in the Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Group
• Richard M. Bemben, director in the Electronics Practice Group, co-chair of the PTAB Trials Practice
• Richard D. Coller III, director in the Mechanical & Design Practice Group and Trial & Appellate Practice Groups
• Tracy-Gene G. Durkin, director and chair of the Mechanical & Design Practice Group
• Eldora L. Ellison, Ph.D., director in the Biotechnology & Chemical and Trial & Appellate Practice Groups, co-chair of the PTAB Trials Practice
• Jason A. Fitzsimmons, director in the Mechanical & Design Practice Group, co-chair of the PTAB Trials Practice
• R. Wilson “Trey” Powers III, Ph.D., director in the Trial & Appellate and Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Groups, co-chair of the PTAB Trials Practice
• Ryan C. Richardson, director in the Electronics Practice Group
• Robert Greene Sterne, Founding Director, director in the Electronics Practice Group

Selection to the IAM Strategy 300 is based on confidential nominations and an extensive research process, including interviews with senior members of the global IP community. View the 2026 IAM Strategy 300.

About Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

Based in Washington, D.C., Sterne Kessler is a leading intellectual property law firm providing strategic IP services to clients worldwide. With more than 170 attorneys, the firm offers integrated capabilities across patent and trademark prosecution, strategic counseling, post grant proceedings, and litigation before federal district and appellate courts and the International Trade Commission. Since 1978, Sterne Kessler has served as a trusted partner to innovative companies, startups, inventors, universities, and investors, helping them protect, enforce, and maximize the value of intellectual property. The firm is committed to delivering practical, business driven solutions that support innovation and long term strategic objectives.