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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 innovative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

John L. Abramic
John Abramic is chair of Steptoe's Intellectual Property group and the former managing partner of the Chicago office. A veteran advocate in complex intellectual property disputes, he has served as…

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

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 trial attorney focusing on intellectual property litigation in federal district and appellate courts across the country and before administrative tribunals and…

Associate

Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Copyright, Trademark

Derek F. Foran
Derek Foran represents public and private companies in complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. Considered a litigation "heavy weight," his practice focuses on high stakes trials and…

Partner

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

Daniel F. Gelwicks
Dan Gelwicks focuses his practice on patent litigation at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Federal District Courts, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO. Dan leverages…

Associate

Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals & Advocacy, Post-Grant Proceedings

Brent Hanson
Brent Hanson focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He has experience in representing clients in a broad range of industries, including renewable energy, oil and gas, finance and…

Associate

Commercial Trials & Litigation, Trade Secrets

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