Background
Helen joined Dehns in 2019 after completing a DPhil at the University of Oxford, in the Department of Materials specialising in the Science and Engineering of Fusion Energy. During this time, Helen used micromechanical techniques to study the effects of radiation damage in Silicon Carbide. As part of this, she also spent some time working in the US on fabrication of Silicon Carbide Composites. Helen previously graduated from Imperial College in 2013 with an MSc in Shock Physics, where she also completed her BSc in Physics.
Helen qualified as a UK Chartered Patent Attorney and a European Patent Attorney in 2025.
Types of clients and client work
Helen has experience with a range of clients, from large multinationals to small companies. Her work includes patent drafting and prosecution of patent applications both in the UK and Europe, and worldwide. She also has experience providing support in oppositions before the European Patent Office and preparing opinions on various IP matters including freedom-to-operate. Helen also has experience with registered designs in the UK and EU.
Expertise
Helen’s expertise covers a range of mechanical engineering and physics fields. She works on cases covering a wide variety of subject matter including mechanical systems, aerospace, elevator systems, valve and pumping systems, large-scale manufacturing and associated software.
Qualifications and Memberships
- UK Chartered Patent Attorney 2025
- European Patent Attorney 2025
- PGCert (Intellectual Property Law), Queen Mary University of London, 2020
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
- Member of the European Patent Institute
Higher Education
DPhil, Material Science, University of Oxford, 2019
MSc, Shock Physics, Imperial College London, 2013
BSc, Physics, Imperial College London, 2012
Departments
mechanical engineering, physics