Steven Pepe is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in the firm's New York office.
Steve is an accomplished trial lawyer and was recognized by Best Lawyers in America as its 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Patent. Steve focuses on patent litigation in nearly every significant patent jurisdiction, including the International Trade Commission, the Eastern District of Texas, the District of Delaware, the Eastern District of Virginia, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the PTAB. Steve has litigated patent cases for over 25 years, including as lead or co-lead counsel in over two dozen lawsuits. He specializes in complex infringement cases and has achieved numerous successes for companies in the fields of computer technology, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer products, and mechanical systems. Steve is experienced in managing and coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes that involve parallel actions in U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission, and foreign jurisdictions. Steve works with diverse clients and cases that range from high-profile, "bet-the-company" litigations for Fortune 500 companies to smaller litigations for rapidly growing start-up technology companies. Steve also advises clients on licensing and FRAND issues and has been involved in multiple PTAB proceedings, both on behalf of patent owners and petitioners.
Steve has consistently been named a leading IP attorney by Managing IP, IAM, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Steve has taught patent law and intellectual property law at Touro Law School since 2017, and is a frequent author and commentator concerning intellectual property issues.