Sterlington has been named an LSPN Awards USA 2025 finalist in the Emerging Firm/One to Watch category. This newly established annual award highlights standout work in life sciences IP – from creative approaches to patent strategy to protect pharmaceutical and biotech innovation.
What Our Category Recognizes
Our nomination in the Emerging Firm/One to Watch category focuses on agile, forward-focused practices. Judges look at growth, achievements, influence in the sector, and potential to become a leading force in life sciences IP. Sterlington’s inclusion on this shortlist signals our commitment to support new ideas, offer strong legal strategies for drug and biotech discoveries, and our ability to punch above our weight.
“We’re proud to be nominated,” says Brian Slater, partner at Sterlington. “Our IP department puts a lot of hard work into disrupting the status quo for protecting new biotech and pharmaceutical discoveries and building a forward-thinking culture. We’re excited to see that work recognized.”
“Sterlington’s place among the finalists means a lot,” adds partner Greg Sephton. “We believe in workable solutions that help clients manage complex innovations. Our clients trust us to guide them through the patent process, and that trust is what pushes us to keep improving.”
About the Award
LSPN invites a team of independent judges, which will be updated each year to ensure a diverse range of in-depth expertise in life sciences and IP, to review the submissions. These experts come from different corners of the life sciences IP field and are chosen for their backgrounds in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and patent law. They keep all entries confidential and must confirm they have no conflicts of interest before taking part in the judging process to ensure transparency.
For IP guidance or if you’re attending the LSPN North America–Spring event at The Hyatt Regency – Boston on May 6–7, reach out to Brian Slater or Greg Sephton. They look forward to connecting during the conference.
For more details on the finalists, take a look at the full LSPN Awards USA 2025 shortlist here: https://bit.ly/43a6GTu
