Director
Dr. Mahmoud Shahin
European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator
European Patent Administrator
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Mahmoud graduated in Photonics Engineering and completed his doctoral research in the field of advanced optical technologies. During this time, he worked on complex technical projects requiring analytical precision and interdisciplinary collaboration.
While working as an IP Manager in an industrial environment, he qualified as a patent attorney. This dual role allowed him to combine practical experience in intellectual property matters with formal legal training from the outset.
Technical areas:
- Photonics, optics and image sensing
- Semiconductors and integrated circuits
- Microsystems, sensors and MEMS
- Electronics and electrical engineering
- Signal and image processing
- Telecommunications and optical communication
- Computer-implemented inventions and software
- Physics and mechanics
Communications
Victoria García Alcobendas
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Victoria graduated in International Relations and Politics, specializing in international communications and political analysis.
During her studies, she gained experience in European lobbying and worked with NGOs, developing a strong understanding of public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and policy communication.
Marketing
Johanna Steuber
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Johanna graduated in Media and Communication Studies, specializing in Cultural Management.
Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in social media management and internal corporate communications, developing a strong expertise in strategic communication, content creation, brand positioning, and employee engagement.
In Cooperation With*
Dr. Philip Weisshuhn
European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator
European Trademark and Design Attorney
German Patent Attorney
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Philip graduated with distinction in Biology from the Free University of Berlin and earned his DPhil in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, where he worked on the structure and dynamics of an oncogenic adhesion receptor using NMR spectroscopy.
He qualified as a patent attorney, with experience in patent prosecution at KUHNEN & WACKER and contentious pharmaceutical matters at df-mp. Philip also develops computational tools for opposition and appeal proceedings.
Technical areas:
- Antibody technologies and biologics
- Small-molecule pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemistry
- Cell and gene therapies
- Biochemistry, molecular and structural biology
- Diagnostics and assays
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Materials science and polymers
- Computer-implemented inventions in the life sciences
- SPCs, regulatory exclusivity and medical-use claims
Our Mindset
With a passion for innovation, we understand the effort, expertise, and ambition that go into developing new technology. From a legal perspective, we are committed to ensuring that innovative ideas remain in the hands of those who create them.
We believe that intellectual property should empower innovation, not complicate it. That’s why we focus on clear communication, practical advice, and long-term partnerships built on trust.
Whether you are developing your first prototype or scaling an established business, we strive to make intellectual property accessible, strategic, and aligned with your goals.
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* PatentDecoder BV (Belgium) and Weisshuhn IP & Technology (Germany) are independent professional practices cooperating on a non-exclusive basis. Each practice accepts engagements in its own name, contracts under its own engagement terms and is solely responsible for its own legal and professional services. Nothing in this document shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture or other legal association between the practices.