16+ Years
Legal Experience
About Babak Akhlaghi
Babak Akhlaghi, the Managing Director of NovoTech Patent Office in Washington, D.C., is a registered patent counsel renowned for offering comprehensive patent services across the U.S. and globally. As the co-author of the annually updated Patent Applications Handbook by West Publications, he provides a vital resource for professionals in the patent field. Babak also imparts his knowledge as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, focusing on the judicial aspects of entrepreneurship, particularly intellectual property and patents.
His specialization includes patent preparation and prosecution in areas like electrical engineering and computer science, covering advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, medical devices, semiconductors, and mobile applications. Babak offers expert advice on licensing, validity, enforceability, infringement, and patent reexaminations.
Previously, Babak served as a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery and as an Associate at Fish & Richardson, both in Washington, D.C. His experience extends internationally, having worked as in-house counsel at Panasonic Corporation in Osaka, Japan. He has also contributed pro bono legal services at the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center in D.C.
Babak's technical expertise is rooted in his background as a radio frequency technician. He graduated at the top of his class with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland and served as an article editor for the Houston Business & Tax Law Journal during law school. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, D.C., and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Babak Akhlaghi has been consistently ranked among the top three patent attorneys in Washington, D.C., by ThreeBestRated since 2016. He has achieved the status of a Super Lawyer every year since 2019 and holds a “Superb” rating on both Avvo and Justia.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Colorado Car Accident Laws
Understanding Colorado's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (50%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$15K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Babak Akhlaghi's area of expertise?
Babak Akhlaghi specializes in patent preparation and prosecution, focusing on electrical engineering and computer science technologies.
Where does Babak Akhlaghi teach?
He is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, teaching courses on intellectual property and patents.
What notable roles has Babak Akhlaghi held?
He has been a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, an Associate at Fish & Richardson, and in-house counsel at Panasonic Corporation.
What recognitions has Babak Akhlaghi received?
He has been ranked among the top three patent attorneys in Washington, D.C., by ThreeBestRated since 2016 and has been a Super Lawyer every year since 2019.
What is Babak Akhlaghi's educational background?
He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland and was an article editor for the Houston Business & Tax Law Journal.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Babak Akhlaghi for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Babak for a free case review
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