NovoTech Patent Firm's Babak Akhlaghi Recognized by IAM Strategy 300, WIPR Leaders 2026, and Super Lawyers for Eighth Consecutive Year

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NovoTech Patent Firm is pleased to announce that its Founding Director, Babak Akhlaghi, has been recognized by three leading organizations in the intellectual property profession.

Babak Akhlaghi has been named to the IAM Strategy 300, an international guide recognizing individuals who are viewed as leaders in the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.  He has also been recognized in WIPR Leaders 2026, which highlights outstanding intellectual property professionals from around the world. In addition, Akhlaghi has been selected to Super Lawyers for the eighth consecutive year.

Akhlaghi's practice focuses on helping startups, technology companies, and innovators develop patent strategies that support business growth, fundraising, competitive positioning, and long-term enterprise value.

"These recognitions are a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the exceptional work of the entire NovoTech Patent Firm team," said Akhlaghi. "At our firm, we believe that patents should serve business objectives. Our philosophy is strategy first, file second. We work closely with founders and technology companies to ensure that intellectual property investments support their broader business goals."

NovoTech Patent Firm represents startups, technology companies, inventors, and innovative businesses throughout the United States and internationally. The firm advises clients across a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, software, robotics, blockchain, telecommunications, biotechnology, medical technology, cybersecurity, clean technology, quantum computing, and advanced engineering systems.

Akhlaghi is also an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland and co-author of the Patent Applications Handbook, published by Westlaw/Thomson Reuters.

About NovoTech Patent Firm

NovoTech Patent Firm is an intellectual property law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., helping innovators, startups, and technology companies develop and execute patent strategies worldwide.

For more information, visit www.NovoTechIP.com.   

Babak Akhlaghi can be reached at:
NovoTech Patent Firm
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1025
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-559-9159
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE NovoTech Patent Firm