Litigation

Sterne Kessler represents patent owners and accused infringers in high-stakes federal district court litigation across many of the most active districts in the United States. Our experience includes disputes involving electronics, software, communications, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanical and electromechanical systems, industrial technologies and heavy equipment, consumer products, and design-driven innovation.

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Design Patent Litigation

Electronics Patent Litigation

Mechanical Patent Litigation

Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

Section 337 investigations before the ITC move quickly and can have significant consequences for products imported into the United States. Sterne Kessler represents complainants and respondents in investigations involving patent and trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and related unfair import practices. Our attorneys have successfully litigated more than 50 investigations for clients that include Volkswagen, Juul, Wirtgen, and BTL Industries.

Our ITC teams combine trial experience, technical knowledge, and deep familiarity with the Commission’s procedures. We help clients assess potential exclusionary remedies, domestic industry issues, discovery demands, technical evidence, and parallel proceedings in district court or before the PTAB. We also coordinate with patent prosecution counsel when portfolio review or claim strategy may affect enforcement options.

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Sterne Kessler’s appellate team consistently achieves critical wins before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Our work includes complex appeals arising from district court litigation as well as PTAB proceedings, ITC investigations, and other IP disputes. Led by attorneys with experience serving as clerks at the Supreme Court, Federal Circuit, and other appellate courts, we have deep experience and a proven record of success.

We are recognized as one of the leading firms for Federal Circuit appeals, with more than 300 appeals over the last decade. We were also ranked by Patexia as the single best-performing firm representing appellees in its annual CAFC Intelligence Report.

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We represent clients in disputes involving trademarks, trade dress, false advertising, unfair competition, counterfeiting, and cybersquatting claims. Our litigation and brand protection teams help clients develop cost-effective litigation strategies and while we often settle cases early, we have a track record of success obtaining favorable judgments, preliminary and permanent injunctions, temporary restraining orders, and damages for our clients. Sterne Kessler represents trademark applicants and owners to file and defend opposition, cancellation, expungement, and reexamination proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Our team often implements monitoring programs early in portfolio development to ensure that our clients are adequately protecting and defending trademark rights from competitors.

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