A.J. Bahou

A.J. Bahou is an intellectual property attorney and leader of Bradley’s artificial intelligence practice. With 20 years of experience at the intersection of law and technology, A.J. handles intellectual property litigation, transactions and diligence. His work spans patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and related commercial disputes, with litigation experience extending from pre-complaint investigation through trial and appeal.

A.J. represents both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property disputes across the United States, including matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has litigated cases involving more than a billion dollars’ worth of products. His technical experience includes electrical and computer engineering technologies such as AI, virtual reality, medical devices, computer hardware, blockchain, software and internet security systems.

Emerging technologies are a significant part of A.J.’s practice. He has filed patent applications for clients using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in educational, financial, marketing and healthcare contexts. He also frequently serves as outside general counsel to technology companies, assisting with AI and other technology agreements used to protect their intellectual property assets.

Tulip Computers, Int'l B.V. v. Dell Computer Corp.
Patent infringement case involving computer riser card technology.

DePuy Spine, Inc. et al. v. Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc., et al.
Patent infringement case involving pedicle screw spinal implants.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. et al. v. NuVasive, Inc.
Patent infringement matter involving 12 patents on surgical methods, minimally invasive surgery, and medical devices that are implanted during spinal surgery.

Fastenetix LLC v. Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc., et al.
Patent infringement case involving spinal implants.

Cross Medical Products, Inc. v. Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc., et al.
Patent infringement case involving several patents directed to spinal implant products.

Prism Technologies LLC v. VeriSign, Inc., Computers Associates International, Inc., Netegrity, Inc., RSA Security, Inc., and Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc.
Patent infringement case involving software and hardware for authenticating users over an untrusted network, such as the Internet.

Juniper Networks, Inc. v. Dr. Abdullah Ali Bahattab
Patent infringement and invalidity matter regarding network routers.

Related Companies L.P. v. Government of the District of Columbia
Litigation involving the disposition of the old D.C. Convention Center site, real estate, and construction.

Nicor, Inc. v. Universal Companies, LLC
Patent infringement matter regarding smart meter technology.

Nanolumens, Inc. v. PixelFLEX, Inc.
Patent infringement matter regarding flexible and rigid LED display panels.

Glo Science, Inc. v. SmileDirectClub, LLC
Defended company regarding patent infringement for dental products.

SmileDirectClub, LLC v. SnapDent, LLC d/b/a SnapCorrect
Federal Lanham Act trademark infringement, unfair competition, and state trademark infringement action.

Forever Gifts, Inc. v. Quanxin Lighting & Electrical (USA) Inc.
Defended company regarding patent infringement for lighting devices.

Prism Technologies LLC. v. T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court (17-716) and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (16-2013) regarding jury trial of patent infringement matter involving authentication of mobile devices to an IP-based network.

Prism Technologies LLC. v. Sprint Spectrum, L.P.
Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court (17-430) and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2016-1456, 2016-1457, 2018-1108) regarding jury trial of patent infringement matter and damages award of $30 million involving authentication of mobile devices to an IP-based network.

• University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D.
• University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, LL.M., Intellectual Property
• Johns Hopkins University, M.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering, with honors
• Middle Tennessee State University, M.B.A.
• Tennessee Tech University, B.S.C.E.

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Tennessee

• Listed in Chambers USA
  • Intellectual Property, 2023-2026
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America^®
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2021-2027
  • Patent Law, 2023-2027
  • Artificial Intelligence Law, 2026-2027
• Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
• Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2018-2025
• Listed in Nashville Post, "In Charge- Legal", 2024
• Nashville Health Care Council Fellows, Class of 2025
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (for cases over $2 million)
• Million Dollar Advocate Forum (for cases over $1 million)
• Listed in 8-Figure Litigators^® - America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers^®
• Listed in 7-Figure Litigators^® - America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers^®
• Listed in America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
• Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
• Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2020

• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• AI Committee
• Leadership Middle Tennessee, Class of 2024
• Giles Sutherland Rich American Inn of Court, Barrister
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• American Bar Association
• Federal Circuit Bar Association
• LaunchTN
• Board of Directors, 2011-Present
• Executive Committee, Audit Chair, Secretary, 2011-Present
• Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association
• President, 2014-2015
• Board of Directors, 2010-Present
• Information Systems Security Association, Middle Tennessee Chapter, Board of Directors, 2017-2020
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, Chair, 2024
• Intellectual Property Section, Chair, 2017-2018, 2022; Executive Council, 2012-Present
• Special Committee on the Future Practice of Law, Chair, 2019-Present
• General Practice Section, Executive Council, 2012-2014
• Law Office Tech & Management Section, Executive Council, 2014-Present
• Health Law Section, Executive Council, 2023-Present
• Leadership Law, Alumni Association, Chair, 2021-2022; Class of 2019-2020
• Evolving Legal Market Committee, Chair, 2019-Present
• Nashville Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section, Chair, 2012-2013
• D.C. Bar, Electronic Discovery Committee, 2008
• Nashville IP & Entertainment Law American Inn of Court, Barrister
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)