(June 11, 2026, Chicago) — Steptoe LLP has named John Abramic leader of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A nationally recognized IP litigator, John brings extensive experience across high‑stakes patent and trade secret disputes, post‑grant proceedings, and appeals. John has served as lead counsel in complex IP matters nationwide, including in federal district courts, the International Trade Commission, arbitrations, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Federal Circuit.