Babak Akhlaghi

Babak Akhlaghi, the Managing Director of NovoTech Patent Firm in Washington, D.C., is a registered patent attorney renowned for providing extensive patent services to clients across the United States and globally. As the co-author of the Patent Applications Handbook, published annually by West Publications, he contributes a vital resource for professionals in the patent field. Mr. Akhlaghi also imparts his expertise as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, teaching courses on the legal aspects of entrepreneurship with an emphasis on intellectual property and patents.

His practice is centered on patent preparation and prosecution within the realms of electrical engineering and computer science, covering cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, medical devices, semiconductors, and mobile applications. He also provides strategic counsel on licensing, validity, enforceability, infringement, and patent reexaminations.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Akhlaghi held the position of Partner at McDermott Will & Emery and served as an Associate at Fish & Richardson, both located in Washington, D.C. His international experience includes working as in-house counsel at Panasonic Corporation in Osaka, Japan. Additionally, he has offered pro bono legal services at the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center in D.C. His technical expertise is rooted in his experience as a radio frequency technician.

Mr. Akhlaghi completed his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Maryland, graduating at the top of his class. During law school, he served as an article editor for the Houston Business & Tax Law Journal. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, D.C., and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Recognized as a Super Lawyer each year since 2019, Babak Akhlaghi has achieved a “Superb” rating on both Avvo and Justia. Furthermore, since 2016, he has been consistently ranked among the top three patent attorneys in Washington, D.C., by ThreeBestRated.