Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2026) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox was named a finalist in several categories for the LSPN Awards USA 2026. The esteemed awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in life sciences intellectual property, recognizing both outstanding individuals and firms making a significant impact in the field.

Sterne Kessler was shortlisted for the following awards:

  • Life Sciences IP Firm of the Year
  • Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year
  • Life Sciences Patent Strategy Firm of the Year

In addition, Director Eldora Ellison, Ph.D. was named a finalist for the Inspiring Woman of the Year award. This award recognizes an exceptional female patent attorney who has broken new ground, inspired others, and demonstrated unparalleled excellence in serving the life sciences innovation ecosystem.

See the full list of LSPN Awards USA 2026 finalists. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on April 30 during the LSPN conference in Boston.

About Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

Based in Washington, D.C. and renowned for more than four decades for dedication to the protection, enhancement, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. Its team of attorneys, registered patent agents, technical specialists, specialized trademark paralegals, and law clerks include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of IP law, tackling innovations across a broad spectrum of industries. The firm’s practitioners 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.

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