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
Seed to Series B technology companies
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.
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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.
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…
By Babak Akhlaghi on July 6, 2025. Thousands of TikTok users are accidentally building one of the strongest design patent cases in recent history. Every time someone posts…
By Babak Akhlaghi on July 4, 2025. Growth at all costs is the startup mantra I've never subscribed to. When I see Bot Auto operating with just four…
Was the right patent attorney for what I needed. Currently Patent Pending thanks to This Firm!
All around great patent firm. I was really able to communicate with the attorneys about the details that I wanted to protect in my invention.
I cannot recommend NovoTech Patent Firm highly enough! From our first meeting, Babak Akhlaghi and David Moorman demonstrated an unmatched ability to listen carefully and understand the core of my…
From the very beginning of my patent journey, working with this firm has been an outstanding and truly professional experience. My invention is a complex, multi-layered technology platform. The team…
Testimonial for NovoTech Patent Firm and Babak Akhlaghi, Patent Attorney & Director Working with NovoTech Patent Firm and Babak Akhlaghi has been an exceptional experience. As someone with no prior…
This is my second patent attempt, and it appears this one is going to be a SUCCESS !! The people at Novo Tech patent have been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ! Very…
I have worked as a client of patent lawyers Babak Akhlagi and Joseph Sakevich. They are exceptional in terms of the patents that they draft and the thoroughness of their…
Overall, a good firm and a good experience. I think they could have been better at explaining the variable length of the patent application process, but they did a great…
Never thought I would have described an interaction with patent lawyers as fun but here we are! Babak and Greg were able to pull together a patent for me in…
NovoTech Patent Firm 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…
The team at NovoTech possesses a robust blend of expertise in patent law and technical acumen, which proved invaluable in the process of patenting my technology. Their dedication was evident…
We are delighted with the competent advice and service we have received at NovoTech. Obtaining a patent is a somewhat complicated process that involves many different considerations that can have…
We had a great experience working with Babak and Greg regarding our provisional patent application (detailed work, great communication, and excellent results). We are looking forward to working with them…
We were in need to file a patent under a short deadline, I contacted NovoTech through a referral from a fellow tech founder who have worked with them before. They…
NovoTechIP has been very helpful from the very beginning. Sara never hesitated to call us when she needed something clarified which was a great help in the entire process. All…
Very responsive. Talented and highly professional. The fees are reasonable. Did extensive patenting work with one of the partners at a prior firm and he is a national thought leader…
As first-time founders with multiple inventions needing patents, my team and I took our time to choose a legal firm that aligned with our culture and would be a good…
I couldn’t have hoped for a better experience than I had working with the team at NovoTech IP. From our first consultation, I was put at ease because of their…
