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Provided by John Abramic
Patent Litigation | Post-Grant Proceedings | Trade Secrets | Patent | Trademark | Trademark Litigation | Intellectual Property | Education
John Abramic is chair of Steptoe’s Intellectual Property group and the former managing partner of the Chicago office. He is a veteran advocate in complex intellectual property disputes and has served as lead counsel in cases throughout the United States, including in arbitrations, federal district courts, and the International Trade Commission. John has also represented clients in dozens of post-grant review proceedings and frequently appears before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in inter partes review proceedings on behalf of both petitioners and patent owners. He has successfully argued before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and has represented clients in numerous appeals of patent suits and IPRs.
John litigates matters across a variety of technical fields, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, semiconductors, telecommunications, machinery, and computer software. Clients and peers commend "his confidence and reliability during trial, and his skill as a litigator, as well as his leadership qualities and innovative thinking." He has been recognized as a leading IP trial attorney by Chambers, IAM Patent 1000, and The National Law Journal.
John is a founding sponsor in the firm's Talent Sponsorship Program, which is designed to create relationships in which Steptoe partners provide experience, exposure, and professional guidance to diverse associates. He is also a recipient of the Northern District of Illinois Award for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Service, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, John J. Schommer Honor I Award.
Pro Bono Program, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
Provided by Chambers
John Abramic, managing partner of the firm's Chicago office, is well-versed in intellectual property litigation with numerous appearances before the PTAB, ITC and federal district courts. He is also regularly sought by clients from medical device and pharm industries to provide counselling on trade secrets issues.
Provided by Chambers
John's breadth of experience and analysis is top-notch. His professionalism and attention to detail makes him an obvious choice to procure, enforce and defend our intellectual property.
John has been a trusted partner throughout a complex and demanding litigation. I am confident in his work and he gives it his all to serve his client.
John is extraordinarily responsive and a pleasure to work with. He provides astute and creative advice and also brings the right people to the team to provide expertise where needed.
John's breadth of experience and analysis is top-notch. His professionalism and attention to detail makes him an obvious choice to procure, enforce and defend our intellectual property.
John has been a trusted partner throughout a complex and demanding litigation. I am confident in his work and he gives it his all to serve his client.
John is extraordinarily responsive and a pleasure to work with. He provides astute and creative advice and also brings the right people to the team to provide expertise where needed.