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In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

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…

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

Chicago
+1 312 577 1264

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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…

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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…

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Washington, DC
+1 202 429 6267

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Boyd Cloern

Boyd Cloern is a first chair trial lawyer who focuses on intellectual property matters. Boyd’s most recent trial experience includes trade secret, copyright, and patent claims, both in federal…

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Patent, Copyright, Trade Secrets, Antitrust/Competition

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 6230

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Lisa Coward

Lisa Coward supports litigation teams in complex intellectual property matters including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and unfair competition in jury and bench trials in federal…

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Patent, Patent Litigation, Section 337, Trade Secrets

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 1313

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Michael Dockterman

Michael Dockterman is a celebrated trial lawyer who has tried scores of commercial disputes, both civil and criminal, throughout the United States. In addition to civil and criminal securities,…

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Commercial Litigation, Crisis Management, Independent & Internal Investigations, Class Action Defense

Chicago
+1 312 577 1243

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Kelly Eberspecher

Kelly Eberspecher represents clients as lead counsel in high-stakes intellectual property cases throughout the country. He has represented industry-leading companies in matters that span multiple…

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Patent, Trade Secrets, Trademark, Copyright

Chicago
+1 312 577 1272

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Joseph F. Ecker

Joseph Ecker is an experienced litigator and trial attorney focusing on intellectual property and technology disputes in federal district and appellate courts and before administrative tribunals.…

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Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Copyright, Trademark

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 8097

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Claudia Wilson Frost

Claudia Wilson Frost is a nationally recognized trial and appellate lawyer. She represents energy, technology, and finance companies in complex commercial and patent litigation. Given that many of her…

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Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Energy, Patent Litigation

Houston
+1 713 221 2357

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Benjamin Ho

Ben Ho is an intellectual property litigator with a focus on patent litigation. He has represented clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups in a wide variety of intellectual property…

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

San Francisco
+1 415 365 6772

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