2027 Summer Associate- Trial & Appellate Group (Patent Litigation)

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is a globally recognized intellectual property law firm, distinguished as the only Washington, DC firm ranked Chambers “Band 1” for patent prosecution and recognized by Vault as a “Best Midsize Firm to Work For.” Sterne Kessler’s distinct approach integrates its trial skills and experience, technical depth, knowledge of patents, and leadership at the PTAB to win for clients in district courts and at the USITC.

Over the last five years, we have been one of the most active firms at the USITC, been lead counsel in over 100 Federal Circuit Appeals, and been counsel in over 750 PTAB proceedings. The group is accepting summer associate applications from law students expected to graduate in May 2028.