The August 2025 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter concludes our three-part series on #trademarks and branding in the reality TV space, as well as a timely update on the pivotal summary judgment ruling in Bartz v. Anthropic. https://lnkd.in/eAdv9GtV Editor: Monica Riva Talley Authors: Shana Olson, Sasha Rao, Ivy Clarice Estoesta, and special thanks to Summer Associate Riley H Smith for contributing to this month's newsletter.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
Law Practice
Washington, DC 6,942 followers
We're one of the most highly regarded intellectual property law firms in the world and a great place to work!
About us
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is a full-service intellectual property law firm that provides innovative solutions tailored to your business and industry. Since our founding in 1978, we have grown to become one of the largest IP specialty law firms in the United States. We collaborate across the full spectrum of IP to deliver real results for our clients—from patent and trademark prosecution, to patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, strategic IP counseling, due diligence, and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Our team includes attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists with 100+ advanced degrees, including 60+ Ph.D.s,, in science and engineering disciplines. We work with the world’s leading innovators and brands, ranging from individual inventors and startups to renowned universities and Fortune 500 companies. We are proud to be one of the most highly regarded IP specialty law firms, and we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating. And we’re honored that our attorneys and staff have voted Sterne Kessler as a Washington Post “Top Workplace” for 11 years running.
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- 201-500 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Privately Held
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- 1978
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- Intellectual property law, IP litigation, patent preparation and prosecution, post grant challenges, and trademarks
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Seven Sterne Kessler attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch for their work in intellectual property prosecution and litigation. This year marks Rob Sterne's 21st and Jorge Goldstein's 19th consecutive ranking in #BestLawyers. Congratulations to our attorneys on this well-deserved recognition and your continued dedication to driving innovation and #IP law. https://lnkd.in/eDJtZBRa Best Lawyers in America®: Paul Ainsworth, Jorge Goldstein, J.C. Rozendaal, and Rob Sterne Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®: Alex Alfano, Christina Dashe, and Christopher Gallo
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Check out the August issue of Sterne Kessler's U.S. IP Update newsletter, where we cover the latest updates on two pieces of U.S. legislation slated to impact #patent law, the various #AI offerings available at Sterne Kessler, and the recent U.S. Federal Circuit decision affecting IPR estoppel. https://lnkd.in/e7CidFfg U.S. IP Update delivers the latest developments in U.S. IP law, tailored for companies and legal counsel in #Korea. Authors: Josephine Kim, Anna G. Phillips, and Joseph Kim
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Sterne Kessler's Ivy Clarice Estoesta spoke with MIT Horizon about the uncertainty around generative #AI and #IP law as well as recent copyright infringement cases involving AI generated content. 🔗 Read her comments: https://lnkd.in/e9uC35im
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Sterne Kessler's Tracy-Gene G. Durkin will lead the panel “Expert Insights for Navigating the Complexities of Design Patents” during the LOT Network BRIDGE Member Meeting in Menlo Park, CA, on September 3, 2025. Sterne Kessler is also a sponsor of this annual member meeting, which provides an exclusive opportunity for leading companies from around the globe to share ideas, learn from IP experts, and build stronger networks. https://lnkd.in/ebDrq29F #LOTBRIDGE2025
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Sterne Kessler's Kyle Conklin breaks down the Federal Circuit's first-ever decision on a derivation case before the #PTAB under the #AIA in Global Health Solutions LLC v. Selner—and what this could mean for patent applicants going forward. Read our client alert for practical takeaways: https://lnkd.in/eUibds43
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Sterne Kessler Directors Deborah Sterling and Jeremiah Frueauf will lead a roundtable on "IP and Exclusivity Strategies for Navigating #CGT Innovations From Conception to Commercialization" during Advanced Therapies Europe 2025 conference in Barcelona. Hosted by Phacilitate, Advanced Therapies Europe is an exclusive meeting for the most influential minds in cell and gene therapy. The firm is a conference sponsor. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eg73epdr #ATE25
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Sterne Kessler's William Milliken, co-chair of the appellate practice, spoke with IAM about the frequency and success of #SCOTUS reviewing #patent law cases. https://lnkd.in/eMhjX3sk While cert petitions continue to be filed (43 from January to mid-August — all denied), Will explains, "The key to getting cert granted is being able to identify a deep and entrenched circuit split."
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Catch up on Sterne Kessler's AI Learning Lab Webinar Series – Now On Demand! Our first session explored strategies for navigating the evolving #AI and #IP landscape and how to strengthen your AI patent applications in today’s dynamic environment. 🎥 Watch the recording: https://lnkd.in/da6rz5hg Presenters: Dohm Chankong, Todd Hopfinger, and Syed Ahmed
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In the August 2025 issue of Sterne Kessler's Reexamination, Reissue, and Supplemental Examination Strategies and Insights, we discuss the important rules a #patent owner needs to follow when amending previously issued #reissue patents and the strategic options for #plantpatent owners. https://lnkd.in/e6hfTCyh Editor: Jason Eisenberg Authors: Jean Selep, Bree Vculek
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