About Ali

Ali Makoui is a registered patent attorney and a member of the State Bar of California, with a tradition focused on patent and trademark prosecution. He works closely with clients to protect and grow their intellectual property portfolios through strategic, excessive-quality patent and trademark filings. He prides himself on being extremely responsive and approachable, and is committed to assisting clients navigate even the maximum complex challenges efficiently and effectively. ([makouilaw.com](https://makouilaw.com/about/ali-makoui/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Makoui earned his law degree diploma from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1998. Prior to law program, he finished his undergraduate schooling at Sharif University of Technology, receiving a Bachelor of Science diploma in Electrical Engineering in 1976. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1978, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1986. ([makouilaw.com](https://makouilaw.com/approximately/ali-makoui/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Makoui's practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications throughout a wide range of technologies, which includes software, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, Internet of Things (IoT), medical gadgets, smartphone applications, data encryption, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, virtualization, eCommerce, clean energy technologies, shopper electronics, image and sign processing, and mechanical structures. He prepares patent and trademark purposes with an eye fixed toward prospective enforcement or legal proceedings. In addition to preparing unique U.S. applications, he assists international clients in filing U.S. patent and trademark applications primarily based on overseas filings, which includes beneath the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Madrid Protocol. He routinely prepares office action responses and attraction briefs before the USPTO, and has experience with patent workplaces in numerous jurisdictions, including the European Patent Office (EPO), Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Brazil, Singapore, Russia, and Canada. ([makouilaw.com](https://makouilaw.com/about/ali-makoui/?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his profession, Mr. Makoui has treated instances within the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has additionally appeared before the California Court of Appeal on more than one occasions. Prior to founding his personal company, he worked as an affiliate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years. ([makouilaw.com](https://makouilaw.com/about/ali-makoui/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Makoui is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds club in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a licensed mediator thru the Los Angeles County Superior Court facilitated negotiation software. Mr. Makoui is fluent in English and Persian, permitting him to serve the diverse groups of Los Angeles County successfully. ([makouilaw.com](https://makouilaw.com/approximately/ali-makoui/?utm_source=openai))

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

J.D. (1998) | Law

1994

University of California - Los Angeles

Ph.D. (1987) | Computer Science

1978

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

M.S. (1978) | Electrical Engineering

1977

Sharif University of Technology

B.S. (1976) | Electrical Engineering

1972

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Persian (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Patent and Trademark Lawyer and Founder

Makoui Law, PC
2014

Patent and Trademark Lawyer and Partner

Adeli LLP
2005

Senior Manager - ATM Development

Citigroup
2002

Senior Technical Director

Warner Music Group
2000

Intellectual Property & Patent Lawyer

Law Offices of Ali Makoui
1999

Software Development Manager

St. Jude Medical
1991

Software Development Manager

Teledyne Controls
1979

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles State Trial Court · Admitted 1999
United States District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2000

Types of Cases Handled

patent prosecution trademark prosecution

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

has membership Current

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

has membership Current

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA)

has membership Current

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

has membership Current

California Lawyers Association

has membership Current

State Bar of California

has membership 1999 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 16501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 400 Encino CA 91436

Office 2

 99 South Almaden Blvd., Suite 600 San Jose CA 95113

Office 3

 5000 Birch Street West Tower, Suite 3000 Newport Beach CA 92660