Helen Deng

Helen Deng is a Senior Associate, Solicitor and Patent Attorney with a strong background in Intellectual Property Law. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales, where she specialised in Biomaterials and Ceramics. Helen also earned both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on Metals, and completed a Master of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Technology Sydney. Helen has significant experience managing complex patent infringement and invalidity proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia. She advises leading technology companies on intellectual property matters, providing strategic guidance tailored to their specific business needs. Helen’s expertise extends to IP ownership issues, the structuring of commercial agreements, and helping clients navigate challenges to support their commercial objectives. Her practice encompasses a full range of patent and trade mark services, including the preparation, prosecution, and registration of applications for both Australian innovators and international clients operating in highly competitive sectors. Helen also offers advice on patent and trade mark oppositions, provides freedom to operate assessments, and assists with IP portfolio management for Australian businesses. Throughout her work, she is committed to delivering practical and client-focused legal solutions.