Andre J Bahou

Intellectual Property; Health Information Technology, Privacy & Security; Banking & Financial Services; Cybersecurity & Privacy; Technology Transactions; Mergers & Acquisitions

A.J. Bahou is an intellectual property attorney who focuses on the intersection of law and technology. A registered patent attorney, trial lawyer, mediator and arbitrator, he has extensive experience in the areas of electrical and computer engineering technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, medical devices, computer hardware, blockchain, software, and internet security systems. With 20 years of patent litigation experience, A.J. handles the full spectrum of intellectual property litigation, from pre-complaint investigation through trial and appeal in matters involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and commercial disputes.

A.J. represents both plaintiffs and defendants in IP litigation in jurisdictions across the United States, including the U.S. Federal Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. He has litigated cases with over a billion dollars of products at issue.

A.J. often serves as outside general counsel for technology companies that value his assistance with patent prosecution and enforcement, as well with the drafting of employment and independent contractor agreements that are critical tools in the protection of intellectual property assets.

A significant segment of his practice involves emerging technologies, most notably artificial intelligence and blockchain. A.J. has filed patent applications for clients that are utilizing distributed ledger technology and artificial intelligence/machine learning tools in various industries, include educational, marketing, and healthcare contexts.

Giles Sutherland Rich American Inn of Court, Barrister; American Intellectual Property Law Association; LaunchTN, Board of Directors, 2011-Present