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Intellectual Property

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To learn more about Akin’s Intellectual Property capabilities, please visit the Intellectual Property page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Intellectual Property - Pennsylvania

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Akin is renowned throughout the field for its work on complex patent disputes. The group offers expertise in life sciences litigation and acts for an impressive array of pharmaceutical and medical technology clients. It is noted for its work in the burgeoning field of biosimilar and biogeneric litigation. It is also adept at representing clients in inter partes and post-grant reviews before the PTAB.

Work Highlights

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  • Akin represented Ethicon Endo-Surgery in patent infringement litigation brought by Rex Medical concerning the alleged infringement of three patents directed to laparoscopic surgical stapling devices.

Strengths

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  • Akin do a great job of assessing risks and benefits and advising us on the merits of going forward. They are technically very proficient and their client relationship skills are top-notch.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Steve Maslowski
    Band 1Steve Maslowski

    Steve Maslowski

    Steve Maslowski is a well-regarded patent litigator who frequently acts for life sciences companies in complex patent infringement matters.

    • Steve is a great strategist and a great trial lawyer.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Steve is a phenomenal lawyer. A super sharp litigator.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4Matthew Pearson
    Band 4Matthew Pearson

    Matthew Pearson

    Matthew Pearson is a patent litigator specializing in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

    • Matthew is very sharp and a very good attorney.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4Rubén Muñoz
    Band 4Rubén Muñoz

    Rubén Muñoz

    Ruben Munoz litigates IP disputes including patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation matters for clients within the technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

    • Ruben has a great way of communicating.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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