Sterne Kessler Draws Scolding, But No Sanctions Midtrial

By Editorial Team

A Delaware federal judge expressed dissatisfaction with the tone used by attorneys representing a radiopharmaceutical company in a patent infringement case. The judge disapproved of the attorneys’ conduct in improperly contacting three inventors named in a patent under dispute. However, she decided against imposing the severe sanction of removing them from the case.

The judge’s decision was made public on Wednesday, emphasizing her disapproval of the attorneys’ behavior during the trial.

The law firm Sterne Kessler, defending the radiopharmaceutical company, faced criticism from the judge for their approach in the case. Despite the scolding, the judge refrained from imposing sanctions that could have significantly impacted the ongoing trial.

The case involves patent infringement claims against the radiopharmaceutical company. The judge’s comments regarding the attorneys’ conduct shed light on the importance of upholding ethical standards and proper courtroom decorum.

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