IP firm Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox offers a deep bench of attorneys versed in all areas, including patent and trademark prosecution, and litigation. In the contentious realm, the firm is particularly known for its active post-grant proceedings practice. The group also has a growing presence in the ITC space. The firm is highly recommended for their practice in patent prosecution and litigation and is also recommended for their work in trademark prosecution matters.
Key practitioners of the firm are Tracy-Gene Durkin, Eldora Ellison, Michael Ray, Robert Greene Sterne, Monica Riva Talley, Daniel Yonan, Jorge Goldstein, JC Rozendaal and Eric Steffe. Ray has a background in patent prosecution and strategy, and currently managing director of the firm. Ellison is one of the leaders in the firm’s nationally recognized PTAB practice. She has deep experience representing life sciences clients in contentious matters as well as patent prosecution. Durkin is a renowned expert in design patents. Talley is highly regarded as a trademark advisor and is currently lead of the firm’s trademark and brand protection group.
In 2021, the firm was shortlisted for the Managing IP awards for Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year for the Northeast, US PTAB Firm of the Year and US Specialty IP Firm of the Year.
