Akhlaghi, Babak

Babak Akhlaghi is the Founder and Managing Director of NovoTech Patent Firm, an intellectual property practice in Washington, D.C. that emphasizes a strategy‑first approach to patent protection. His work focuses on helping technology clients develop patent portfolios that support defensibility, investor confidence, and long‑term business objectives. Rather than centering the process on filings alone, he guides clients in identifying what to protect, when and where to file, and how to structure portfolios that align with product roadmaps and competitive realities.

With a technical background in electrical engineering and computer science, Mr. Akhlaghi has contributed to patent portfolios involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, blockchain, semiconductors, mobile applications, and medical technologies. His legal and technical experience allows him to support clients navigating complex systems and emerging technologies.

Mr. Akhlaghi is the co‑author of the Patent Applications Handbook, published by West Publications, and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he teaches a graduate‑level course on the legal aspects of entrepreneurship. His teaching reflects the same principles he applies in practice: thoughtful strategy, informed planning, and alignment between innovation and business direction.

His career includes positions at several intellectual property law firms and service as in‑house counsel at Panasonic Corporation in Japan, providing him with insight into both U.S. and international patent practice. He also maintains a record of community service through pro bono work at the Landlord‑Tenant Resource Center in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Akhlaghi earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, graduating at the top of his class, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has consistently received strong professional recognition, including a “Superb” rating on Avvo and selection as a Super Lawyer since 2019.