Six Akin Gump Intellectual Property Partners Named 2021 IP Stars

June 17, 2021

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(Washington, D.C.) – Several partners in Akin Gump’s intellectual property practice have once again been selected for inclusion in Managing IP’s annual IP Stars, a guide to the leading IP law firms and practitioners worldwide.

Those named to the 2021 list, along with the respective categories, are:

  • Cono Carrano: Patent star – District of Columbia; Trade mark star – District of Columbia
  • Dianne Elderkin: Patent star – Pennsylvania
  • Karol Kepchar: Trade mark star – District of Columbia; Copyright star – District of Columbia
  • Steven Maslowski: Patent star – Pennsylvania
  • Kevin McBride: Patent star – California
  • Paul Tripodi: Patent star – California

Managing IP describes its IP Stars as senior practitioners in private practice, “typically a partner, who has been recommended by peers and/or clients or someone that is integral to the success of their firm.”

In addition, senior counsel Melissa Gibson was named a Rising Star for 2020.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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