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As Founder and Managing Director of NovoTech Patent Firm, Babak Akhlaghi leads the D.C. office and counsels technology companies on creating robust, investor-ready patent portfolios. He combines technical fluency in advanced technologies—AI/ML, quantum computing, semiconductor structures, and robotics—with seasoned prosecution and portfolio strategy skills. Babak teaches Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland, co-authors the annual Patent Applications Handbook, and has practical in-house experience with Panasonic in Japan as well as roles at Fish & Richardson and McDermott Will & Emery. Admitted to practice before the USPTO and in Maryland and D.C., he is a certified mediator and a consistent Super Lawyer honoree, helping founders convert complex innovations into durable business assets.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
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Posted by Sia | March 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My experience with Novotech, has been nothing short of exceptional. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable, proficient, and dedicated. From the moment I reached out, their team demonstrated unmatched professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to protecting my ideas. Their experience a...
Posted by Aidin Nasirishargh | March 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Babak Akhlaghi and his firm, NovoTech IP, is an absolute gem for any tech start-up company! Babak and his team exemplify friendliness, high competency, and genuine understanding, care, and support. These are exactly the qualifications you need when filing your first patent and feeling overwh...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
They were diligent, worked with us to understand what claims we were filing and what qualified. I felt like they actually cared about the results and not one of those other shops
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Three Best Rated Attorney in Washington, DC, Three Best Rated
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Three Best Rated Attorney in Washington, DC, Three Best Rated
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Three Best Rated Attorney in Washington, DC, Three Best Rated
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Three Best Rated Attorney in Washington, DC, Three Best Rated
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Three Best Rated Attorney in Washington, DC, Three Best Rated
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Maryland College Park
2015 - Present
Managing Director, NovoTech Patent Firm
2005
JD
2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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English