Washington D.C. (October 28, 2020) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is pleased to announce that in the third edition of its “Rising Stars” publication, Managing IP (MIP) has ranked two of the firm’s attorneys to the prestigious list.

The Sterne Kessler attorneys named 2020 “Rising Stars” for the second consecutive year are:

  • Ivy Clarice Estoesta, counsel in the Mechanical & Design Practice Group and Trademark & Brand Protection Practice
  • Dana N. Justus, counsel in the Trademark & Brand Protection Practice

According to the MIP editorial team, individuals selected to this “Rising Stars” list typically have less than ten years of post-qualification experience and are below partner or equivalent level. This year’s rankings are based on research conducted between September 2019 and February 2020 for the 2020 edition of the “IP Stars” guide. Details on Sterne Kessler’s full firm and individual “IP Stars” rankings may be seen here.

About “IP Stars”

Research for Managing IP’s annual “IP Stars” list covers contentious and non-contentious IP work and is carried out over a six-month period by an experienced team of research analysts and journalists who interview IP practitioners and their clients and assess information gathered through a comprehensive online survey. The results are based on a weighted system of peer and client feedback, combined with submissions analysis and independent research. The full “IP Stars” rankings are available here.

About Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

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, Goldstein & Fox 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.