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Netlist Secures Landmark Agreement with Samsung

Agreement includes up to $898 million in patent licensing fees for Netlist over five years.

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Sterne Kessler and Thomson Reuters Partner to Create New AI Tool for Patent Litigation

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Sterne Kessler Wins PTAB Firm of the Year and Design Patent Firm of the Year

Eldora Ellison Named PTAB Practitioner of the Year
2026 Managing IP Americas Awards

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Sterne Kessler Launches Patent Assist AI

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Companies across nearly every industry vertical are developing or utilizing AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to optimize operations, reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage. Sterne Kessler helps clients develop comprehensive IP solutions that protect innovation, foster growth, and maximize value.

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PTAB Trials: IPRs, PGRs, DERs

Nationally recognized as the 2026 “PTAB Firm of the Year” by Managing Intellectual Property, Sterne Kessler’s PTAB trials team represents petitioners and patent owners in inter partes and post-grant review proceedings across a range of technologies. We bring deep experience and proven results to help clients navigate this evolving patent landscape.

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Design Patents

For more than four decades, Sterne Kessler has been at the forefront of design patents, delivering successful outcomes for clients in securing and defending design rights. Our recognition from Managing IP as the inaugural “Design Patent Firm of the Year” reflects what our clients already know — design rights matter and experience matters even more.

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Articles September 22, 2026
Key Takeaways from Navigating the Current U.S. IP Landscape: Key Legal Developments for Korean Companies (Session 3)

Key Takeaways from Navigating the Current U.S. IP Landscape: Key Legal Developments for Korean Companies (Session 3)

Recent changes in the U.S. intellectual property landscape are creating new challenges and opportunities for Korean companies looking to protect and enforce their IP rights. In Sterne Kessler’s…

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Articles September 21, 2026
Ex Parte Reexamination, American Invents Act, and International Trade Commission Proceedings—A Compare and Contrast Primer

Ex Parte Reexamination, American Invents Act, and International Trade Commission Proceedings—A Compare and Contrast Primer

Senior Manager of Business Development and Analytics, Patrick Murray, and Manager of Research & Knowledge Services, Chad Gilman, contributed to this article. Introduction The general landscape of patent…

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Articles September 18, 2026
Screening China-Origin Biotech IP: A New U.S.-EU Divide

Screening China-Origin Biotech IP: A New U.S.-EU Divide

In the twelve months bracketing the turn of 2026, the United States Congress and the European Council finalized opposite regulatory frameworks for the same problem — and life…

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In the News September 16, 2026
Penn State, Vintage Brand Spar in Case Putting Licensing at Risk

Penn State, Vintage Brand Spar in Case Putting Licensing at Risk

Monica Riva Talley, director and head of the Trademark & Brand Protection Practice, spoke with Bloomberg Law on the trademark infringement case between Pennsylvania State University and Vintage…

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Articles September 15, 2026
Key Takeaways: Federal Circuit Mid-Year Review

Key Takeaways: Federal Circuit Mid-Year Review

Recent Federal Circuit decisions are reshaping the practical rules that govern patent appeals, PTAB proceedings, district court litigation, and IP portfolio strategy. In Sterne Kessler’s Federal Circuit Mid-Year…

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In the News September 10, 2026
Forget Buy vs. Build, It’s All About Law Firm/Tech Partnerships

Forget Buy vs. Build, It’s All About Law Firm/Tech Partnerships

Director Daniel Block spoke to Law.com about Sterne Kessler’s partnership with Thomson Reuters and the growing trend of law firms and legal technology companies co-developing AI tools to…

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Sterne Kessler is a full-service IP firm that delivers innovative solutions tailored to your business and industry.

Litigation

Sterne Kessler delivers results—no matter the venue, technology, or legal issue, we are a formidable litigation practice built on a foundation of technical excellence.

Patent Prosecution

For over 45 years, Sterne Kessler has protected innovation, providing strategic counsel from idea conception and product development to commercialization, launch, and beyond.

Post-Grant Proceedings

As the first “PTAB Firm of the Year” and the first firm to handle 500+ AIA proceedings, Sterne Kessler is your first stop for litigation at the USPTO.

Trademark & Brand Protection

Sterne Kessler takes a business-focused approach to help you drive maximum value from your trademark portfolio and protect against infringers and other threats to your business.

Copyright

Sterne Kessler advises clients on evolving copyright laws to help you navigate the complex web of legal and business issues created in today’s digital world.

Opinions & Advice

From due diligence and IP valuation to strategic advice and opinions of counsel, Sterne Kessler has the insights you need to proceed with confidence.

Aerospace & Defense

Sterne Kessler advises innovative startups, government contractors, Fortune 500 companies, and research institutions driving advancements in aerospace and defense technology.

Biotechnology

Sterne Kessler is a pioneer in the protection and enforcement of biotechnology IP, including biopharmaceuticals, industrial biotechnology, and biosimilars.

Chemical & Industrial

Sterne Kessler’s multi-disciplinary chemical and industrial teams are dedicated to protecting innovations in industrial products and new chemical compounds.

Clean Technology

Sterne Kessler has been at the forefront of innovation in clean technology, helping clients secure and protect their IP for more than a decade.

Consumer Products & Services

Sterne Kessler works with consumer products and services companies to protect and enforce their innovations and brands.

Data Protection

Sterne Kessler helps data-rich companies protect their IP, enforce their data rights, and navigate complex agreements.

Electronics & High Tech

With over 50 professionals focused on high-tech industry segments, we are market leaders in electronics and high tech.

Medical Devices & Healthcare

Sterne Kessler has focused, multi-disciplinary teams dedicated to protecting innovations in personalized medicine, medical devices, and healthcare.

Pharmaceuticals

Sterne Kessler works with branded pharmaceutical companies as well as biosimilars and generic drug companies to protect, enforce, and defend their intellectual property.