Washington D.C. (January 15, 2020) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is pleased to announce Directors Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D., Tracy-Gene G. Durkin, and Michael Q. Lee have been named 2020 IAM Global Leaders for the DC Metro Area by International Asset Management magazine. The editors note that “the inaugural publication of IAM Global Leaders recognizes attorneys ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000 whose expertise and innovation in patent protection merits special attention.”

Goldstein, Durkin, and Lee were each ranked “DC Highly Recommended” for prosecution in the 2019 IAM Patent 1000. Additionally, Goldstein and Lee were recognized in the transactions category, while Durkin was lauded for litigation and design patents. Of particular note, Durkin’s “Highly Recommended” ranking for design patents was on the national level.

To review Sterne Kessler’s complete firm and individual director rankings in the 2019 IAM Patent 1000, please reference our press release here.

About Sterne Kessler

Based in Washington, D.C. and renowned for more than four decades for dedication to the protection, transfer, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Sterne Kessler is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. Its team of attorneys, registered patent agents, students, and technical specialists include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of IP law tackling innovations across a broad spectrum of industries. The firm’s practitioners hold over 50 masters and over 50 doctorate degrees in science or engineering and represent Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, inventors, venture capital firms, and universities in a client service driven environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating. Visit the firm online at sternekessler.com.