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PTAB Trials: IPRs, PGRs, DERs
Sterne Kessler’s PTAB Trials team is deeply experienced in all proceedings at the PTAB, including inter partes reviews (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), and derivation proceedings (DERs). We emerged as a leader at the inception of the PTAB, and continue to be a dominant force in the industry today. We are among the top 10 most active firms at the PTAB, representing petitioners and patent owners across all technologies, including biotechnology, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and many others.
Artificial Intelligence
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) is critical. As a market and thought leader in the technology sector, Sterne Kessler helps clients develop comprehensive IP solutions that protect innovation, foster growth, and maximize value. Whether you are an emerging startup company or a well-established technology pioneer, we are committed to helping you harness the full potential of AI technology.
Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation
At Sterne Kessler, we know what it takes to win across any venue in pharmaceutical IP litigation. Our award-winning team has a deep bench of experienced litigators representing biosimilars as well as generic and specialty brand pharmaceutical companies in high-profile patent litigation, including blockbuster Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) and Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) matters.
ITC Litigation
With one of the nation’s top ITC practices, Sterne Kessler offers unrivaled experience, comprehensive litigation strategy, and the legal and technical know-how to achieve the best possible results. In the last five years, Sterne Kessler has handled more cases at the ITC than 90% of firms appearing before the Commission.
Design Patents
For nearly four decades, Sterne Kessler has been at the forefront of design patents, consistently delivering successful outcomes for clients in securing and defending their design rights. We develop effective, comprehensive IP programs to protect some of the most iconic product designs in the world and to eliminate knock-offs in the marketplace.
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High Court’s Hikma Decision Reshapes “Skinny Label” Suits
On June 4, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma Inc., marking a significant victory for generic drug manufacturers. The decision is especially important…
Fed. Circ. “Recalibrates” Analysis for Constitutional Standing
Director Richard Crudo spoke with Law360 on the Federal Circuit’s recent revival of the A.L.M. Holding Co.’s infringement suit against Zydex Industries Private Ltd. where they narrowed the…
Sterne Kessler Again Recognized by Chambers USA as the Only Band 1 Firm for Patent Prosecution in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2026) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has been recognized as a leading firm by Chambers USA 2026, again earning the only Band 1…
Sterne Kessler and 18 Directors Recognized in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000
Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2026) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has been ranked among the nation’s leading intellectual property law firms in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000:…
The Cloud, Data Centers, and Your Trade Secrets
Consider a medical-device company that stores trade secrets — its source code, pricing data, and product development files — on a cloud platform. Employees, outside consultants, and AI-enabled…
IP Hot Topic: “Multiple” AIA Petitions: Clarifying the Terminology
The patent bar has been involved in discussions of how to address “multiple” AIA petitions challenging a same patent in view of changes at the Patent Trial and…
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