Helen Deng

QUALIFICATIONS

Helen Deng is an Intellectual Property Lawyer and Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Mark Attorney based in Australia. Before qualifying as a solicitor and practicing law, she completed a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specialising in Biomaterials and Ceramics. Helen also holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on Metals. Additionally, she completed a Master of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Technology Sydney.

EXPERIENCE

Helen has extensive experience managing complex patent infringement and invalidity litigation before the Federal Court of Australia. She provides strategic advice and valuable insights on IP matters to leading technology companies. Helen takes pride in her client-focused approach, always striving to understand their unique needs and deliver tailored legal solutions. Her expertise also includes advising on IP ownership issues, structuring commercial agreements, and supporting clients in achieving their business objectives.

Helen provides a comprehensive range of patent and trade mark services to Australian innovators and international clients in competitive commercial sectors, including preparation, prosecution, and registration of patent and trade mark applications. She specialises in patent and trade mark oppositions and offers ‘freedom to operate’ advice, along with IP portfolio management for Australian businesses.