Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

intellectual property issues have never been more complex or challenging than they are right now. the pace of innovation, too, has never been faster. new technology inventions and scientific discoveries are being introduced daily and embraced almost as quickly -- with the accompanying threats of piracy and plagiarism. the choice of ip legal counsel has never been more critical. founded in 1978 and based in washington, dc, sterne kessler is dedicated exclusively to the protection, transfer and enforcement of intellectual property rights. our team of attorneys, registered patent agents, students and technical specialists include some of the country's most respected practitioners of intellectual property law. most of our professionals hold an advanced level degree, including 50+ with doctorates in science and engineering -- credentials wide and deep enough to fill the faculty of a science-oriented university. we recruit attorneys and agents specifically for their technical expertise,