We help tech founders build defensible patent portfolios that support fundraising, growth, and long-term competitive advantage.
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Seasoned Patent Attorneys Focused on Advanced Technologies
Trusted by Startups & Inventors Nationwide
Permanent Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland teaching Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
Active in Emerging Technology Ecosystems
Select Fortune 500 companies and established technology leaders
AI, ML, Quantum Computing, Software-driven Hardware, Blockchain, Autonomous Systems & Robotics, MedTech, CleanTech
Founders planning to raise capital or scale
Companies where patents materially affect valuation
We intentionally work with fewer founders and companies to deliver higher-impact patent strategy.
A senior-level review of your technology, competitive risks, and patent positioning
A clear plan for what to protect, when to file, and how to build defensibility over time.
Drafting and managing patent filings that align with growth and fundraising milestones.
40+ 5-Star Google Reviews
A focused, paid strategy session designed to assess whether your current or planned patents support your business goals—or create hidden risk.
Patent attorneys focused exclusively on technology
Deep experience with complex technical systems
Instructor in legal aspects of entrepreneurship
Trusted advisor to founders navigating growth and fundraising
We don’t measure success by filings. We measure success by defensibility, leverage, and outcomes.
NovoTech Patent Firm has been recognized by Legal Insider as the Most Innovative IP Practice for Emerging Technologies – Washington, 2025. The award highlights the firm’s work advising…
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on February 5, 2026. We all like big numbers. A patent portfolio with hundreds or thousands of patents looks impressive on paper. It sounds…
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on January 1, 2026. When I first heard about Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI, I'll admit I was puzzled. Why would the House…
By Babak Akhlaghi on November 21, 2025. A twenty-six page document just cost Apple $634 million. Think about that. A single patent, barely longer than a college thesis,…
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on October 25, 2025. Director John Squires made his first move, and most patent practitioners missed what just happened. In his inaugural Director Review…
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on October 17, 2025. The numbers tell a story the USPTO finally decided to acknowledge. More than half of all IPR petitions since the…
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on September 19, 2025. The USPTO's August 2025 memorandum represents a significant shift in how examiners evaluate AI and software patents. Most patent practitioners…
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on September 6, 2025. September 1st marked the end of an era in patent law. The USPTO just made it nearly impossible to challenge…
