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Michael is a Chambers USA-ranked lead trial lawyer with significant victories at virtually every stage of litigation. With a global practice, Michael is a full-service strategic advisor for prominent life sciences and high-tech companies. Building upon long-term relationships of trust, Michael is called upon to take the lead on business-critical matters involving IP and related complex commercial disputes.

With new precedent-setting decisions coming down in 2023 and 2024, the IP litigation landscape continues to evolve. Against this backdrop, Michael serves as lead counsel and strategic advisor on numerous matters impacted by those recent decisions. Further, Michael helps clients understand the IP implications of major legislation and regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and President Biden’s AI Executive Order.


+1-212-872-1082

Michael Kahn

Partner
Akin
New York, NY

Practice Area: IP Litigation

BTI Client Service All-Star History

  • 2020
All-Star

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Michael is relentless, meticulous, and cares deeply about the client's business needs."
"Michael proactively develops a comprehensive, winning strategy."
"He thinks ahead and gets results for us."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"Michael serves as lead counsel and strategic advisor for innovative companies in connection with their most valuable intellectual property disputes. With a focus on complex patent and trade secret matters, Michael has spent the last 23 year trying cases in district courts across the country, and in proceedings before the ITC and PTAB. Michael is candid with his clients at every phase of a dispute, ensuring informed decision-making at critical junctures."

– Michael Kahn

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Michael is a Chambers USA-ranked lead trial lawyer with significant victories at virtually every stage of litigation. With a global practice, Michael is a full-service strategic advisor for prominent life sciences and high-tech companies. Building upon long-term relationships of trust, Michael is called upon to take the lead on business-critical matters involving IP and related complex commercial disputes.

With new precedent-setting decisions coming down in 2023 and 2024, the IP litigation landscape continues to evolve. Against this backdrop, Michael serves as lead counsel and strategic advisor on numerous matters impacted by those recent decisions. Further, Michael helps clients understand the IP implications of major legislation and regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and President Biden’s AI Executive Order.

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+1-212-872-1082

Michael Kahn

Partner
Akin
New York, NY

Practice Area: IP Litigation

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Michael is a Chambers USA-ranked lead trial lawyer with significant victories at virtually every stage of litigation. With a global practice, Michael is a full-service strategic advisor for prominent life sciences and high-tech companies. Building upon long-term relationships of trust, Michael is called upon to take the lead on business-critical matters involving IP and related complex commercial disputes.

With new precedent-setting decisions coming down in 2023 and 2024, the IP litigation landscape continues to evolve. Against this backdrop, Michael serves as lead counsel and strategic advisor on numerous matters impacted by those recent decisions. Further, Michael helps clients understand the IP implications of major legislation and regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and President Biden’s AI Executive Order.

Visit All-Star's Firm »