About SKGF
Overview
The practice at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is dedicated to the protection, transfer and enforcement of intellectual property rights. We are distinguished by the level of technical know-how held by our team of professionals, including attorneys, registered patent agents, students and technical specialists. More than half of Sterne Kessler lawyers have earned doctorate degrees in science or engineering - credentials wide and deep enough to fill the faculty of a science-oriented university.
Founded in 1978 and based in Washington, DC, we represent a broad range of clients, including emerging and established companies, venture capital firms, universities and select individuals in bleeding edge tech fields like carbon footprint technologies, pharmacogenomics, nanomedicine, biofuels, bioprocessing, next generation electronics and other consumer products.
We hire the best, brightest and most qualified personnel. Our attorneys and agents are carefully recruited for their technical expertise that often includes advanced technical degrees, significant industry experience or both. All of our patent prosecution attorneys are either registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or are registration eligible. Many have previously worked as Patent Examiners and have unique insights into the inner workings of the Patent Office. They are backed by a host of experienced support and management staff.
Here is some of the recognition we've received:
In 2010, ranked in the Top Ten for patent quality in the United States in a survey conducted by Ocean Tomo.
Awarded 2nd place in the Web site category for the 2009 Legal Marketing Association's Your Honor Awards.
Recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the top 50 best companies to work for in the Greater Washington area.
Named to The National Law Journal's inaugural Midsize Hot List. This list represents 20 law firms across the country that have demonstrated creative, innovative strategies in practice management, fee arrangements and business development to stay competitive during the current economic upheaval.
Named among the 2009 Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women. Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers recognize the firm for its continued attention to creating an environment that is supportive of women, where women can grow professionally.
Our Mind + Muscle website design was awarded a 2009 Silver Inkwell Award in the category Electronic and Interactive Materials by the International Association of Business Communicators, Washington.
