Babak Akhlaghi

Babak Akhlaghi is a director at NovoTech Patent Firm, based in Washington, D.C., and has a distinguished patent preparation and prosecution career. He is a co-author of the Patent Applications Handbook, published annually by West Publications, and brings extensive experience in intellectual property law across a broad range of technologies.

Babak earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he graduated at the top of his class. He then received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Houston Law Center, where he also served as an article editor for the Houston Business & Tax Law Journal.

With decades of experience, Babak has prosecuted patents in areas such as analog and digital circuits, software, internet technologies, semiconductors, mechanical systems, communications, and financial services. He has also represented clients in patent reexaminations and licensing negotiations and conducted extensive studies on patent validity, enforceability, and infringement.

Prior to joining NovoTech, Babak held the position of Partner at McDermott Will & Emery and served as an Associate at Fish & Richardson, both in Washington, D.C. His in-house counsel experience includes working at Panasonic Corporation in Osaka, Japan. He has also provided pro bono legal support at the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center in Washington, D.C. Earlier in his career, Babak worked as a radio frequency technician, which strengthened his practical technical background.

Babak Akhlaghi is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A certified mediator and fluent in both English and Farsi, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2019. His career is defined by precision, technical fluency, and unwavering commitment to advancing client innovation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, NovoTechIP International PLLC

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland

Education

• University of Houston Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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