Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., is a law firm specializing in the protection, transfer and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Founded in 1978 and based in Washington, DC, the firm has over 130 patent attorneys, agents and technical specialists representing a broad range of entities, including emerging and established companies, venture capital firms, universities and select individuals. Since it's founding, Sterne Kessler has grown from two attorneys to nearly 100 and from a handful of employees to more than 280.
History
Orginially formed on October 2, 1978, it took a few years and the addition of Edward Kessler, Jorge Goldstein and Samuel Fox to reach the goal with the establishment of Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox. Founded in Washington, DC to serve U.S. companies in the field of intellectual property law, the firm now has over 130 IP professionals serving clients around the globe. They are backed by a team of experienced staff and managers.
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Location: Washington, DC No. of Attorneys: 90 No. of Employees: 285 Major Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Law Date Founded: October 2,1978 Founders: Robert Greene Sterne, Edward J. Kessler, Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D., and Samuel Fox Company Type: Professional Limited Liability Company Website www.skgf.com |
Significant Firm Milestones
1988: SKGF secures a win on appeal in In Re Wands, the fundamental decision on enablement for biological patent claims
1991: Began representing Silicon Valley clients
1994: A scene from the movie, True Lies, is filmed at SKGF
1995: SKGF is instrumental in In Re Beauregard, the case that lead to the USPTO developing guidelines for patenting software
1999: SKGF develops the "Technical Specialist" position in response to demand for highly qualified, technically adept candidates
2003: Launch of the Nanotechnology Practice group
2004: Formation of SKGF Stem Cell Task Force
2006: Launch of CleanTech Industry group
2007: Co-Counsel for KSR v. Teleflex at the United States Supreme Court
Rankings and Awards
- "Best Law Firm for Women" from Working Mother Magazine & Flextime Lawyers
- Washington Business Journal's 2009 Best Places to Work
- National Law Journal's Mid Size HotList
- SKGF takes 2nd place in the 2009 Your Honor Awards for Web Site Design