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Akin Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2025 IP Stars

October 1, 2025

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Managing IP has recognized five Akin intellectual property lawyers for their patent and trademark work in the 2025 IP STARS and Rising Stars in IP rankings. 

Akin also earns recognition as a “highly recommended” firm for intellectual property in Pennsylvania and as a “recommended” firm for patent disputes in Washington, D.C. 

The Akin lawyers recognized as IP Stars and Rising Stars in IP are: 

Cono Carrano 

Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025 

United States (National), District of Colombia 

Michael Kahn 

Patent Star 2025 

United States (National), New York 

Steven Maslowski 

Patent Star 2025 

United States (National), Pennsylvania 

Andy Rosbrook 

Rising Star 2025 

United States (National), Texas 

Dianne Elderkin 

Notable Practitioner 2025 

United States (National), Pennsylvania 

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