Babak Akhlaghi

Babak Akhlaghi is a distinguished attorney at NovoTech Patent Firm, located in Washington, D.C. He serves as a director at the firm and extends his services not only within Washington, D.C., but also across the nation. Mr. Akhlaghi is renowned for his extensive work on intellectual property, especially patent law. His contribution to the legal community includes co-authoring the Patent Applications Handbook, published annually by West Publications since 1992. His practice is deeply rooted in patent preparation and prosecution, covering a wide array of technical fields.

Mr. Akhlaghi has a comprehensive background in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in various domains, such as electrical and mechanical arts. His work spans technologies including analog and digital circuits, computer software, internet-driven innovations, mechanical designs, automotive technologies and signal processing. Moreover, he has been actively involved in handling patent reexaminations, both for patent owners and third-party requesters. His role extends to advising clients on patent licensing negotiations and drafting agreements, as well as conducting studies on patent validity, enforceability and infringement.

Before joining NovoTech Patent Firm, Mr. Akhlaghi held significant positions at other prominent law firms. His in-house counsel experience includes working with Panasonic Corporation in Osaka, Japan, which provided him with a unique perspective on international patent law. In addition to his impressive legal career, Mr. Akhlaghi has contributed to the community through pro bono work at the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center in D.C.

Mr. Akhlaghi's technical acumen is backed by his academic achievements. He graduated at the top of his class with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland. His legal education was marked by his role with the Houston Business and Tax Law Journal as an article editor. Furthermore, Mr. Akhlaghi is a certified mediator who has mediated lawsuits in Houston, Texas. He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Maryland and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and holds a "Superb" rating on Avvo.