Ellen has extensive experience in intellectual property from both private practice and industry. She worked at Brann from 2002 to 2006 and returned in 2015 after nine years as IP Counsel at GE Healthcare, now Cytiva.

She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering Physics and works across a broad range of technical fields, particularly mechanics, electronics and medical technology. Ellen drafts patent applications, manages patent portfolios and provides strategic intellectual property advice, including freedom-to-operate analyses, design-around analyses and infringement investigations.

Ellen also has extensive experience of opposition proceedings and oral proceedings before the European Patent Office. In her work, she places great importance on developing effective patent strategies together with the client, tailored to the needs and circumstances of the business.