IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes 10 Akin Lawyers in 2025 Edition

June 4, 2025

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IAM has recognized 10 Akin intellectual property lawyers in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000, a guide of leading private practice patent lawyers in the United States. 

The firm’s Pennsylvania office is ranked as a “Gold Firm” for its litigation work. IAM noted “an abundance of expertise in the Philadelphia outpost, with attorneys who understand the finer points of patent strategy and possess whetted trial skills.” In the Philadelphia office, the following partners were recognized:  

  • Steven Maslowski, head of the firm’s intellectual property (IP) practice, is noted as, “a master in the field of patent litigation whose reputation for success makes him a top choice for players in the life sciences industries.”  
  • Matthew Pearson, a “zealous advocate for his clientele,” is noted for being “sought after by market leaders in the pharmaceuticals and medical device space seeking decisive representation.” 
  • Rubén Muñoz, partner in charge of the Philadelphia office, is noted as “a meticulous litigator” who “effectively implements robust strategies to solve complex problems.”  

In Washington, D.C., the firm is also ranked the litigation category. IAM recognizes the firm’s lawyers for being “no strangers to big-ticket, high-stakes patent litigation,” and for “stellar performances in courts nationwide.” The following partners were recognized:  

  • Cono Carrano is noted as a “tenacious trial attorney who thrives on litigating the most complex disputes,” and his frequent collaborator, David Vondle, is noted for being, “a standout in contentious arenas.” 
  • Brandon Rash is noted for being in “high demand among innovative tech companies” and “guiding them through disputes, with a cutting-edge approach,” while Rachel Elsby is praised for offering, “a safe and steady pair of hands for life sciences companies embroiled in tricky disputes.”  

In Texas the firm is also ranked for its litigation work. IAM notes “years of high-profile wins in the most contentious of matters.” Daniel Moffett is recognized as “a commanding presence in the courtroom” and “his tenacity and encyclopaedic knowledge of patent law.”  

Michael Kahn and Golda Lai are also recognized for their patent work. 

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