Sohrab Zarrabian

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 a material effect on a business. Mr. Akhlaghi and his team have guided us through the process for our last two patents.

The pricing structure is transparent and very competitive. We will be doing more business with NovoTech.

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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