Katherine D. Cappaert
About Katherine D. Cappaert
Katherine D. Cappaert is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Katherine D. Cappaert is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Steptoe LLP
Education: American University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Washington, DC
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