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May 24, 2013
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  • 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.

Contributing authors from Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.:

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Lori M. Brandes, Ph.D.
Associate
Dr. Brandes is an associate in the firm's Biotechnology/Chemical Group where she counsels domestic and international clients on the preparation, prosecution, and...
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Michele A. Cimbala, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Cimbala is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group.  Her practice is focused on biotechnology patent procurement and evaluation, including the preparation of patent...
David K.S. Cornwell
Director
Mr. Cornwell a director in the Mechanical Group at Washington, DC-based intellectual property specialty law firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., where he also...
John M. Covert
Director
Mr. Covert is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group.  His practice is focused in technologies that involve organic chemistry, such as pharmaceuticals, coatings, fuels,...
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Nirav N. Desai
Associate
Mr. Desai is an associate in the firm's Litigation and Electronics Groups and specializes in patent litigation.  He has been involved in various district and...
Tracy-Gene G. Durkin
Director
Ms. Durkin leads the Mechanical Patent and Trademark Group.  With over twenty years of experience obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights, she melds her expertise with...
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Eldora L. Ellison, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Ellison is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group of intellectual property specialty law firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.  She has represented...
Robert W. Esmond, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Esmond is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group.  His intellectual property law experience has principally been in the biotechnology and chemical areas.  His legal...
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Jeffrey R. Fougere
Associate
Mr. Fougere is an associate in the Mechanical Group.  His work focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.  He also provides support in the...
Jeremiah B. Frueauf
Associate
Mr. Frueauf is an associate in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group where he counsels domestic and international clients on the preparation, prosecution, and management of complex worldwide...
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Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Goldstein is a founding director of the law firm, is the head of its Biotechnology Practice Group and was the managing director for many years.
Lori A. Gordon
Director
Lori Gordon serves as a director in both the Electronics and Litigation practice groups.  Her focus is on inter partes matters including District Court litigation and contested case...
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Elizabeth J. Haanes, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Haanes specializes in advising biotechnology companies on complex legal issues relating to the worldwide protection and enforcement of their intellectual property, especially in the...
Richard P. Hadorn
Associate
Mr. Hadorn is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group and concentrates his practice on pharmaceutical litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act. During his career, he has managed all...
John T. Haran
Associate
Mr. Haran is an associate in the Mechanical Group. His intellectual property practice focuses on strategic client counseling, including preparing patent infringement and validity opinions,...
Michelle K. Holoubek
Director
Ms. Holoubek is a director in the Electronics Group.  She focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patents, including reissues and reexaminations.  She...
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Peter A. Jackman
Director
Mr. Jackman is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group.  His  practice includes counseling clients in areas such as global patent portfolio procurement and management...
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Judith U. Kim
Director
Ms. Kim, a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group, counsels on patent portfolio strategy and long-term corporate development. Her practice involves preparation of patent applications...
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Gaby L. Longsworth, Ph.D.
Director
Gaby L. Longsworth, Ph.D., is a Director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group. Dr. Longsworth's practice is focused on representing international and domestic generic pharmaceutical...
Chenghua Luo, Ph.D.
Associate
Dr. Luo is an associate in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group.  She collaborates with clients on their patents and patent portfolio strategies.  She drafts, procures, and protects...
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Kevin W. McCabe
Director
Mr. McCabe is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical and Litigation Groups at Washington, DC-based intellectual property specialty law firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein &...
Michael V. Messinger
Director
Mr. Messinger is a director in the Electronics Group. He works with company managers, directors and employees to identify and leverage intellectual property assets. He has extensive...
Robert C. Millonig, Jr., Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Millonig, a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group, has significant experience developing and analyzing complex multi-patent portfolios for marketed pharmaceutical products. His...
Tracy L. Muller
Associate
Ms. Muller counsels domestic and international biotechnology clients on the strategic preparation, prosecution, and management of complex worldwide patent portfolios.  Ms. Muller also...
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Timothy J. Shea, Jr.
Mr. Shea is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group where he specializes in advising biotech and chemical companies and research institutions on complex legal issues relating to the...
Eric K. Steffe
Director
Mr. Steffe is a director in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group where he counsels domestic and foreign clients in various matters involving biotechnology patent law. He has performed numerous...
Deborah Sterling, Ph.D.
Associate
Dr. Sterling is an associate in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group. Her practice is focused in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries where she is involved in all areas of patent...
Robert Greene Sterne
Director
Mr. Sterne is a director in the Electronics Group of intellectual property specialty law firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.  He is one of the leading patent...
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Monica Riva Talley
Director
  Monica Riva Talley is a director in the Mechanical/Trademark Practice Group at Washington, DC-based intellectual property law firm Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. She...
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William P. Ladd
Associate
Mr. Ladd is an associate in the Electronics Group.  He assists in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a broad variety of technical fields including...

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