STEPHANIE KOH serves as co-leader of Sidley’s global IP Litigation practice. Stephanie focuses on complex patent litigation and has achieved substantial trial success on behalf of some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. She has represented clients in both offensive and defensive postures in cases involving a wide variety of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, power converters, and communications systems. In 2024, Stephanie was named “Litigator of the Year – Illinois” as well as one of the “Top 250 Women in IP Litigation” by Managing IP. She was also recommended in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000, which described Stephanie’s cases as “significant trial victories on behalf of industry leaders, showcasing exceptional courtroom mastery.” Recognized by Chambers USA for Intellectual Property in Illinois (2023–2024), and as an “Illinois Patent Star” by Managing IP (2021–2024), Stephanie frequently leads case teams and argues high-stakes dispositive motions that have led to countless victories for her clients. Leveraging her training in chemical engineering, Stephanie is well-positioned to quickly establish in-depth understanding of technologies involved in her clients’ businesses and is thus a fierce advocate in the courtroom. Clients describe Stephanie as “a great communicator, measured and thoughtful in her responses,” and emphasize that
“She has fantastic intellect, grasps multifaceted problems and distills them down to easy-to-understand discussions and identifies solutions.”
Chambers USA 2024
Awards and Rankings
- Chambers USA: Illinois – Intellectual Property (2023–2024)
- Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2023 “Notable Women in STEM”
- IAM Patent 1000 (2022–2024)
- Managing IP (2021–2024)
- “Top 250 Women in IP Litigation” (2024)
- “Litigator of the Year – Illinois” (2024)