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Daniel Sternberg

Counsel

Daniel Sternberg represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property (IP) litigation in district court and the International Trade Commission (ITC). Bolstered by a strong background in software engineering, Daniel has extensive experience both defending against patent infringement and other IP claims on behalf of clients, as well as enforcing such claims against infringers. Daniel also advises clients on patent portfolio strategy and provides IP due diligence support. He has technical experience in numerous areas, including telecommunications, circuit design, software, and medical devices.

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Results
  • Defended a multinational technology company against patent infringement claims targeting smart thermostats, obtaining a final determination of no violation with regards to Certain Smart Thermostats, Smart HVAC Systems, and Components Thereof*
  • Defended a software company against claims of patent infringement relating to relational databases brought by a non-practicing entity in district court, securing an exceptional case finding and an award of attorney fees after obtaining a pre-trial dismissal with prejudice on behalf of the defendant*
  • Represented an international optics company in prosecuting claims of patent infringement relating to digital cameras at the ITC; the case settled favorably after a favorable initial determination*
  • Represented a lithography company in prosecuting claims of patent infringement relating to photolithography at the ITC; the case settled favorably before the evidentiary hearing*
  • Represented a leading technical company in offensive and defensive infringement actions relating to power management at the ITC and district court; the case settled favorably*

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Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
  • Cornell Law School, JD, Computer Science
  • Cornell University, MBA
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, MS
  • Clark University, BA
Admissions
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • England and Wales
Courts/Agencies
  • US Patent and Trademark Office
  • US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • US District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Languages
  • English
  • German