About Shaahin
Excited about protecting software and computing inventions to motivate investment into research and innovation.
Shaahin is a patent attorney in FPA’s physics and engineering team, with a strong background in designing and building complex computer systems. He combines deep technical insight with legal expertise to help clients protect innovations in computing, software, and emerging computer-related technologies.
Shaahin has worked on a variety of computer-related inventions, such as AI-driven technologies, health monitoring and diagnostic systems, security systems, automation, and graphical design systems. He understands the technical nuances of cutting-edge innovations and provides practical, commercially focused IP advice.
Before joining FPA, Shaahin designed and architected software systems across diverse domains such as banking, accounting, automated document processing, and graphic design. This hands-on experience gives him a holistic understanding of technology-driven businesses and the challenges innovators face
Before joining FPA Shaahin also spent time as an academic at RMIT University. During this time, he managed industry projects, taught courses in information security and programming. He also represented post graduate students on RMIT’s Intellectual Property Committee and in doing so gained first-hand exposure to IP strategy and policy.
At FPA, Shaahin assists clients by drafting patent specifications and providing strategic IP advice. His combined experience in research, system design, and IP law allows him to translate complex technical concepts into strong, commercially valuable IP protection.
Awards
- Shaahin graduated in the top 2% of all RMIT Higher Education students, and was awarded the prestigious Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) for his doctoral degree.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science), RMIT University
- Master of Intellectual Property Law, The University of Melbourne
- Master of Applied Science (Information Technology) with Distinction, RMIT University
- Diploma in Software Engineering, Canadian Institute of Technology