About

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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 60 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.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia
5
Band 5
What the team is known for

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC is an impressive IP boutique which is highly valued for its ability to prepare and prosecute utility, design and covered business method patents for companies active in a variety of industry sectors including computer software and engineering and life sciences. The team continues to excel in inter partes review and other USPTO proceedings, and represents a fine choice of counsel for companies of all sizes.

Work Highlights

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  • Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC continued to advise Bristol Myers Squibb on prosecuting a number of complex patent portfolios.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jorge Goldstein
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Jorge Goldstein
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Senior Statespeople

Jorge Goldstein offers substantial expertise in the biotechnology sector. He is highly experienced in the preparation and procurement of complex patents.

Robert Sterne
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Robert Sterne
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Senior Statespeople

Robert Sterne is a respected patent attorney who has extensive experience in providing IP counseling and patent prosecution services.

Eldora L Ellison
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Eldora L Ellison
2
Band 2

Eldora Ellison cochairs the firm's PTAB practice. She is a well regarded attorney with considerable expertise in handling patent prosecution and litigation for life sciences companies.

"Eldora has deep expertise in the life science patent space and offers sophisticated and useful advice and work product."

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District of Columbia

Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Jorge Goldstein
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Jorge Goldstein
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Senior Statespeople
Robert Sterne
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Robert Sterne
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Senior Statespeople
Eldora L Ellison
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Eldora L Ellison
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Band 2

Members

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Industries

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Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing

Aerospace

Alternative Energy & Climate Change

Animal Health

Artificial Intelligence

Automotive

Biosimilars

Biotechnology

Blockchain & Fintech

Chemical

Clean Technology

Communications

Consumer Products

Digital Healthcare

Electronics

Food Science & Packaging

Industrial & Agricultural Biotech

Industrial Products

Infectious Diseases

Internet

Medical Devices

Nanotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Software

Therapeutic Antibodies