Helen Rehse
Helen is a European patent attorney specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering, materials science, metallurgy and medical devices. She draws on her extensive research background and broad industry experience to help clients protect and commercialise their innovations.
Helen’s work includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, handling oppositions and appeals, and representing clients at hearings before the European Patent Office (EPO), the Swedish Intellectual Property Office and the Swedish Court of Patent Appeals.
She also advises on infringement, validity and patentability, and conducts freedom to operate (FTO) analyses. With experience across multiple jurisdictions and technical fields, Helen enjoys working with a variety of clients and challenges.
- Researcher at the University of Manchester, the National Physical Laboratory, and Rolls-Royce Aero Engine Division (UK)
- Researcher at Netzsch (Germany)
- Researcher at Nippon Steel and Tohoku University (Japan)
- Postdoctoral position at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) (Sweden)
- In-house patent attorney at ABB Corporate Research
- Swedish and European Patent Attorney
- PhD, Applied Physics
- MSc, Polymer Science and Technology
- BSc, Physics
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How We Live Our Values: Ambition
I’ve always valued the importance of learning and exploring new ideas. As a researcher, I was driven to find innovative solutions to complex problems, and I bring that same mindset to my work at Potter Clarkson. It keeps me learning, helps me ask better questions, and allows me to deliver more effective solutions.
In My Own Words
The most rewarding aspect of my job is seeing clients' ideas come to life, knowing that I’ve played a part in safeguarding their hard work.
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