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Professionals

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…

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

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 Litigation, Post-Grant Proceedings, Trade Secrets, Section 337

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…

Partner

Patent, Copyright, Trade Secrets, Antitrust/Competition

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…

Technology Specialist

Patent, Patent Litigation, Section 337, Trade Secrets

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,…

Partner

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

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…

Partner

Patent, Trade Secrets, Trademark, Copyright

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.…

Associate

Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Copyright, Trademark

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…

Partner

Intellectual Property, Commercial Trials & Litigation, Energy, Patent Litigation

David Isaak
David Isaak has spent more than two decades fighting for companies and executives in their most serious legal matters, including government and internal investigations, white-collar criminal and…

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Trade Secrets, Commercial Trials & Litigation

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