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sstern@grr.com
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Education
Yeshiva University, B.A., 1998
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2000
Admissions
New York Bar, 2001
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2002
Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 2003
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2004
Steven Stern specializes in patent litigation and other areas of intellectual property litigation, including trademark, unfair competition and copyright law. His most recent work has included the representation of clients from the Voice over IP (VoIP), security camera and software industries where he has applied his knowledge and educational background in computer science.
Mr. Stern's knowledge and experience extend to domestic and foreign patent prosecution, where he has prepared and prosecuted many applications involving mechanical devices and commercial and consumer products. Mr. Stern has also authored a number of opinions for clients seeking advice on infringement and validity of patents.
In addition to his broad range of knowledge and experience in the arena of utility patents, Mr. Stern has established himself as an expert in design patent law, a field in which he routinely counsels and provides opinions to clients in the consumer retail and jewelry industries. Mr. Stern is also a regular lecturer on design patents and copyrights in the jewelry industry.
Professional Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
Nassau County Bar Association
Selected Publications
"U.S. Supreme Court to Review Fate of Business Method Patents," GRR Intellectual Property News (June 2009).
"Another Blow to Business Method Patents," GRR Intellectual Property News (April 2009).
"The Federal Circuit Applies New Standard For Design Patent Infringement," GRR Intellectual Property News (February-March 2009).
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