Ali Makoui

Ali Makoui, a registered patent attorney in Alameda County, California, is a dedicated member of the State Bar of California. His practice is centered on patent and trademark prosecution, where he partners with clients to secure and expand their intellectual property portfolios. Known for his responsiveness and approachability, Ali is committed to guiding clients through intricate challenges efficiently.

Ali's expertise encompasses drafting and prosecuting patent applications across diverse technologies, including software, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, IoT, medical devices, smartphone applications, data encryption, blockchain, AI, cloud computing, virtualization, eCommerce, clean energy technologies, consumer electronics, image and signal processing, and mechanical systems. He prepares patent and trademark applications with a focus on potential enforcement or litigation.

In addition to handling original U.S. applications, Ali assists international clients with U.S. patent and trademark filings based on foreign applications, including those under the PCT and Madrid Protocol. He regularly prepares office action responses and appeal briefs for the USPTO, and has experience with patent offices in jurisdictions such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Patent Office, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Before entering the legal field, Ali gained valuable industry experience in aerospace, medical instrumentation, entertainment, and banking. His roles in software and electronics design, development, and management provide him with a practical perspective when advising clients on IP strategies.

Ali holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA, and an M.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.