Sterne Kessler Earned Top Rankings in 2026 LexDana Patent Prosecution Intelligence Report

Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2026) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox achieved top rankings in Lex Dana’s 2026 Patent Prosecution Intelligence Report, which provides a data-driven ranking of the most active and high performing law firms and attorneys before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Sterne Kessler ranked among the top 25 law firms in biotechnology for patent prosecution activity and performance. The firm was also recognized in the high-tech patent prosecution rankings for activity (Top 50) and performance (Top 10).

Overall, Sterne Kessler ranked in the top 2% of law firms for activity and the top 1% for performance based on the report data.

LexDana is an intelligence platform that provides structured, source-backed analytics across patent prosecution, PTAB proceedings, and ITC investigations. LexDana’s 2026 Patent Prosecution Intelligence Report is based on filing volume, success rate, examiner normalization, claim quality, and efficiency drawn from USPTO records covering 2021-2025.

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.