Akin

Partner; Intellectual Property

Dr. Elsby is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in intellectual property disputes in a range of technology areas, most notably in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical device space. Her practice primarily focuses on patent and trade secret litigation in district courts and appeals to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. She also has significant experience handling cases before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the International Trade Commission (ITC). She is a leader on our trial teams and plays a key role in strategy development, case management, and trial presentation in highly-complex technical areas. Additionally, she often serves as the appellate specialist on our trial teams. Dr. Elsby has participated in numerous appeals as both counsel and in consulting roles, arguing several cases at the Federal Circuit. Furthermore, she is frequently called on by members of the biotech and life sciences industry to write amicus briefs in patent cases before the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court.

To learn more about Rachel, please visit her profile here: https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/rachel-j-elsby

J.D., George Mason University School of Law, 2010 Ph.D., University of Miami, 2007 B.S., University of Miami, 2002