USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Akin houses substantial expertise in complex IP disputes before a range of venues, including the ITC, PTAB and USPTO. The firm frequently advises major technology and life sciences companies involved in major patent infringement and trade secrets suits.
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Akin represented Continuum Wellness Holdings in a trademark infringement action brought by a prominent real estate developer in the Southern District of New York.
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Akin is extremely conscious of unique issues and particular sensitivities and tailors its results accordingly.
The lawyers at Akin are able to bring deep industry knowledge and real-life examples.
What distinguishes Akin’s practice is their combination of deep subject-matter expertise and strong commercial awareness.
Akin is very good at coming up with creative solutions to solving disputes.
The partners at Akin are very responsive, available and efficient.
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Cono has a good business sense.
Cono gives good practical advice.
Cono is an amazing, sharp lawyer.
Cono is client focused and always willing to do whatever it takes to meet the client's needs.
Rachel Elsby has a growing reputation for strong patent dispute work, particularly for pharmaceutical industry clients. She represents clients before district and appellate courts, as well as during IPR proceedings.
Rachel provides real practical advice.
Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and excels on appellate issues.
Rachel is a very talented attorney. She is well-versed in all aspects of pharmaceutical IP.
Rachel has an encyclopedic knowledge of the federal circuit.
Intellectual Property: Litigation
Intellectual Property: Litigation
USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Pennsylvania
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