John Caracappa

John Caracappa is a Washington, DC intellectual property lawyer who handles patent litigation, Section 337 investigations, copyright disputes, and post-grant proceedings. He represents both complainants and respondents before the International Trade Commission and in federal district courts. His work covers every stage of a case, including factual discovery, witness preparation, claim construction presentations, trial, and appeals. He also serves as lead counsel in inter partes review proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

John earned a B.S. from the State University of New York, Buffalo, followed by a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center. His scientific and legal training supports his work on disputes involving complex technologies and detailed patent claims. He is admitted in the District of Columbia and New York, as well as before several federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

John has appeared in more than 75 Section 337 investigations and patent cases in federal courts. His matters have involved wireless communications, semiconductors, flash memory, software, online banking, automotive infotainment systems, medical devices, hospital beds, drones, and Internet of Things technology. His representative experience includes securing favorable results for clients accused of patent infringement and advancing patent claims for technology companies. He also helped lead a copyright infringement case that resulted in a $25 million damages award.

John Caracappa is recognized for his work in patent and intellectual property litigation. His honors include listings in IAM Patent 1000, The Best Lawyers in America, Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars, and other intellectual property rankings. He is affiliated with the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the ITC Trial Lawyers Association. His combination of courtroom experience and technical understanding helps clients address complex disputes while keeping their business needs and litigation goals in focus.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Steptoe LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, ITC Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• Franklin Pierce Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York
  Bachelor of Science (BS)