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Litigation

Sterne Kessler wins IP litigation by integrating great trial experience, technical depth, and patent knowledge in district court, the USITC and the Fed Circuit.

Sterne Kessler litigates IP across multiple venues — District Court, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the PTAB and appeals to the Federal Circuit — integrating our work across venues and capitalizing on the firm's technical depth and knowledge of patents. Whether it's brand protection, ANDA litigation or other IP litigation, Sterne Kessler is the winning choice.

Strengths A client says: "The firm has a wealth of attorneys with advanced technical degrees in almost every discipline, and very good trial experience.
- Chambers USA 2021

Appellate

Win at the Federal Circuit with Sterne Kessler’s appellate litigation team, led by former US Supreme Court, Federal Circuit, and other appellate clerks.

District Court Litigation

Our trial lawyers have led more than 150 district court cases over the past five years, and are active in all of the busiest jurisdictions around the country.

ITC Litigation

Capitalize on Sterne Kessler’s specialized experience handling the speed and rigors of a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 investigation.

Patent Forensics

Sterne Kessler’s deep understanding of patents, patent prosecution, and technology enables us to find creative and efficient routes to resolving litigation.

Pharmaceutical Litigation

Sterne Kessler’s pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical litigation practice integrates life science trial skills, technical depth and patent knowledge.

Trade Secrets

Sterne Kessler helps protect your trade secrets through litigation under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and via strategic advice and counsel.

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