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’s academic background in nuclear fusion led to a broader interest in clean energy solutions. Helen also holds an MSc in Shock Physics and BSc in Physics both from Imperial College London.
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, manufacturing and associated software.
As part of Dehns’ Clean Tech Group Helen is especially interested supporting companies with innovations focused around assorted Clean Technologies.
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
Engineering, Physics