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John L. Abramic
John Abramic, managing partner of the Chicago office, is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in complex intellectual property disputes. He serves as lead counsel in intellectual property…

Partner

Patent Litigation, Post-Grant Proceedings, Trade Secrets, Patent

Michael J. Allan
Michael Allan has a broad practice that involves the prosecution and defense of trademark, copyright, trade secret, false advertising, publicity rights, and patent claims. He has successfully…

Partner

Copyright, Trademark, Trade Secrets, Patent

Mauricio Alvarez Ph.D.
Mauricio Alvarez prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the field of life sciences. His work spans a wide range of technical areas, including biologics, cancer and infectious disease vaccines,…

Patent Agent

Patent, Patent Prosecution & Counseling, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property

Alexander Avery
Alex is an experienced trial lawyer who litigates complex civil matters involving fraud, contract, fiduciary duty, conversion, trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property, and unfair…

Associate

Commercial Trials & Litigation, Insurance & Reinsurance, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation

Ashley Bince
Ashley Bince counsels clients in various intellectual property matters, including the registration, maintenance, portfolio management, and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights. She also has…

Associate

Intellectual Property, Trademark, Copyright

Carolyn A. Breckel Ph.D.
Carolyn Breckel prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the field of life sciences. She works on a variety of technical areas including cancer immunotherapy, infectious disease vaccines,…

Patent Agent

Patent, Patent Prosecution & Counseling, Intellectual Property

James P. Brogan
Jim Brogan represents technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes patent trials and other technology-related commercial disputes including domestic and international arbitrations. He has…

Partner

Patent, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property

David Caianiello Ph.D.
David Caianiello prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the fields of chemistry and the life sciences. He works across a broad range of subject areas including gene editing, cancer…

Patent Agent

Patent, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution & Counseling, Intellectual Property

Katherine D. Cappaert
Kate Cappaert leverages her legal experience, as well as her previous work as a mechanical engineer, to help clients navigate all aspects of intellectual property disputes. Kate is a hands-on…

Partner

Patent, Patent Litigation, Post-Grant Proceedings, Section 337

John Caracappa
John Caracappa, who serves as the co-chair of Steptoe's Intellectual Property group, personally handles every aspect of a client's case, from fact discovery and witness preparation to Markman…

Partner

Copyright, Section 337, Patent Litigation, Post-Grant Proceedings

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