Ali Makoui Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Encino

Ali Makoui Bio
I am a registered patent attorney and a member of the State Bar of California, with a practice focused on patent and trademark prosecution. I work closely with clients to protect and grow their intellectual property portfolios through strategic, high-quality patent and trademark filings. I pride myself on being highly responsive and approachable, and I am committed to helping clients navigate even the most complex challenges efficiently and effectively.. My practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a wide range of technologies, including software, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices, smartphone applications, data encryption, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, virtualization, eCommerce, clean energy technologies, consumer electronics, image and signal processing, and mechanical systems. I prepare patent and trademark applications with an eye toward potential enforcement or litigation.. In addition to preparing original U.S. applications, I assist international clients in filing U.S. patent and trademark applications based on foreign filings, including under the PCT and Madrid Protocol. I also routinely prepare office action responses and appeal briefs before the USPTO, and I have experience with patent offices in numerous jurisdictions, including the Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Patent Office, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.. Prior to practicing law, I worked in the aerospace, medical instrumentation, entertainment, and banking industries, holding roles in software and electronics design, development, and management. This industry background gives me a practical, real-world perspective when advising clients on their IP strategies.. My academic background includes a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles; a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA; and an M.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.