Helen Conlan
Partner
Helen is a leading IP litigator, renowned for her strategic acumen in complex patent disputes within the technology sector.
Partner
Helen is a leading IP litigator, renowned for her strategic acumen in complex patent disputes within the technology sector.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Helen specialises in guiding technology companies through intricate intellectual property challenges, particularly in patent litigation. Her clients, ranging from tech innovators to global enterprises, rely on her expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes and her ability to craft effective litigation strategies, including in the UPC. Helen has represented clients at all levels of proceedings before the English Courts she also has experience of arbitration and mediation of IP disputes.
Drawing upon her experience in the technology sector, Helen's practice also encompasses advising on disputes concerning copyright and trade secrets. She is adept at navigating the complexities of algorithmic trading software, audio-watermarking technologies, digital health products and emerging assistive technologies, ensuring her clients' innovations are leveraged for success.
Known for her calm and confident approach, Helen is a sought-after advisor who consistently prioritises her clients' best interests, providing clarity and direction in even the most challenging legal landscapes.
Helen has been awarded outstanding for contentious and highly recommended for non-contentious patent matters in the Word IP Review's inaugural UK Patent Rankings, 2025. She is a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 2025, highly recommended for Patent Litigation and Strategy in IAM Patent 1000, 2024, and recognised as a Leader in the World Intellectual Property Review 2024.
Helen regularly speaks and moderates at conferences on IP law. She is a former Officer of the IP and Entertainment Law Committee of the IBA, a member of the European Patent Lawyers Association and of the International Association of Intellectual Property.
Top Optimized Technologies S.L. and TOT Power Control S.L
Advising on a patent infringement and confidential information dispute in the telecoms sector, including addressing complex technical evidence and damages calculations alongside jurisdiction disputes.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Technicolor Inc and Ors
Acting for a number of Hollywood studios and content creation companies in a patent dispute relating to audio watermarking technologies for film.
Agribio business
Advising on global patent litigation strategy.
Technology business
Advising on the copyright and database rights issues underpinning the training of generative AI.
