Shea Hartley

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 a week. They showed an extraordinary attention to detail and understanding in the inventions with only a single hour long deep dive. Beyond being extremely capable, professional, and hitting an aggressive deadline, they were a lot of fun to work with.

I will definitely be using their services in the future.

About the Author

Babak Akhlaghi is a registered patent attorney and the Managing Director of NovoTech Patent Firm, where he helps technology companies build investor‑grade patent portfolios that support fundraising, defensibility, and long‑term competitive advantage. His practice centers on patent strategy, portfolio architecture, and high‑leverage drafting for companies developing AI, machine learning, quantum computing, advanced software‑driven systems, robotics, and other emerging technologies.

Babak is also a permanent Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, where he teaches Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship, bringing real‑world IP strategy experience directly into the academic environment.

He is a co‑author of the Patent Applications Handbook, published annually by West Publications (Clark Boardman Division) since 1992, and widely used by practitioners as a technical and procedural reference.

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