Dr. Tahsin Ali Kassam is the founder of Alphabet Intellectual Property, a UK-based patent firm delivering high-quality drafting, prosecution, and IP strategy services. A UK Chartered Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney, and Representative before the Unified Patent Court, Tahsin supports a broad range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals, navigating complex patent landscapes in fields including applied chemistry, mechanical engineering, medical devices, and sustainable technologies. His recent roles in private practice and industry, including at Ceres Power and Murgitroyd, have helped shape a pragmatic, commercially aware approach to protecting innovation. Tahsin earned a PGCert in Intellectual Property Law with Distinction from Queen Mary University of London in 2019, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

Before moving into Intellectual Property, Tahsin earned Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and became a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (FIMMM), strengthening his technical expertise. Tahsin served as a Materials Research Associate at TWI Ltd., where he focused on active metal brazing of advanced ceramics and also held roles as a Materials Development Engineer at Corewire Ltd., where he developed flux-cored arc welding consumables for the hardfacing repair of forging dies, and as a Materials Chemistry Researcher at University College London, working on a novel flow battery system. His engineering background further extends to his time at Micro Materials Ltd., where he supported nanomechanical testing systems.

Tahsin’s academic journey spans leading institutions, including an MEng in Engineering with Business Finance from UCL, an MRes in Science & Engineering of Materials from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering conducted at NSRIC TWI Cambridge and Brunel University London. This technical depth is reflected in his published research in areas such as high-strength ceramic interfaces and active metal brazing, including as a published author of A Review of the Alumina/Ag-Cu-Ti Active Metal Brazing Process published by Taylor & Francis in June 2018, as well as multiple engagements at international conferences.

Tahsin’s ability to engage inventors in highly technical discussions with fluency and clarity has earned him recognition across various platforms. He is passionate about making patents more accessible, authoring The Patent Alphabetical, co-writing The Patent Eye, and previously contributing the Patent of the Month column for Materials World. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Prof Sir Richard Brook Prize for the best ceramics-based PhD thesis in the UK. At Alphabet IP, he continues to combine legal expertise with engineering insight to ensure ideas are protected with precision and strategic foresight.