Three Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox Directors Named Among Top 250 Women in IP

WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2018) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is pleased to announce that for the third year in a row, three directors have been named to the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) ranking of the “Top 250 Women in IP.” This list distinguishes the most accomplished female intellectual property practitioners around the world.

Recognized in the 2018 edition are directors:

• Tracy Gene G. Durkin, chair of the Mechanical and Design Practice Group;
• Eldora L. Ellison, Ph.D., director in the Biotechnology & Chemical and Trial & Appellate Practice Groups; and
• Monica Riva Talley, chair of the Trademark & Brand Protection Practice.

As noted by the editors of MIP, “This list recognises female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.” Additionally, the editors explained that “these leading female practitioners have been selected from our general “ IP Stars” list, the leading specialist guide to IP firms and practitioners worldwide.” The research includes information from thousands of firms, IP practitioners and their clients through interviews, emails and online surveys.

Please visit the Managing Intellectual Property website to see the full roster of the “Top 250 Women in IP” here.

About Sterne Kessler

Founded in 1978 and based in Washington, DC, Sterne Kessler is dedicated exclusively to the protection, transfer, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Our team of attorneys, registered patent agents, students, and technical specialists include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of intellectual property law. Most of our professionals hold an advanced level degree, including nearly 50 masters degrees and 50+ with a doctorate in science or engineering — credentials wide and deep enough to fill the faculty of a science-oriented university.