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  • 1 London Bridge
  • London, United Kingdom SE1 9BG
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Yelena Morozova

Partner

  • +44 (0)20 7864 2819 +44 (0)20 7864 2819
  • yelena.morozova@finnegan.com yelena.morozova@finnegan.com
  • 1 London Bridge
  • London, United Kingdom SE1 9BG
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With a professional career spanning across three countries and with more than ten years of legal experience across two continents, Yelena’s unique background enables her to understand cultural nuances and helps her to advise a broad range of clients across the world. Qualified as a patent attorney in the United States and Europe, Yelena focuses her practice on patent procurement and portfolio development in all fields of engineering on both sides of the Pond.

Yelena is an experienced patent attorney with technical expertise across different fields of engineering, most particularly in information technology and software, telecommunications, and mechanical. Yelena’s experience includes patent drafting and prosecution of patent and design applications internationally, developing and implementing IP strategies tailored to business plans, worldwide patent portfolio management, freedom-to-operate searches, and infringement and validity advice.

Yelena has worked with a diverse range of global clients from startups to large corporations and is well adept to understanding and meeting the different aims and requirements of each individual client. Having appreciation of different legal approaches employed on both sides of the Pond, Yelena aims to provide a pragmatic advice and is particularly suited to finding creative solutions enabling businesses to meet their commercial objectives. She has been recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) for her practice in the U.K., notably England and Wales.

NOTE: No aspect of these rankings has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Further information on methodologies is available via these links.

Et Cetera

  • Awarded the University College of London's prize for Top Performance in an Intellectual Property Dissertation, sponsored by 8 New Square, 2013.
  • Served as judicial extern to Jeffrey R. Howard at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2007.
  • Served as head of the technical support group and as technical support engineer in IT department of international bank, 1996-1999.

Insights

Articles

EPO Ruling on Claim Interpretation Will Have Broad Impact

EPO Ruling on Claim Interpretation Will Have Broad Impact EPO Ruling on Claim Interpretation Will Have Broad Impact

August 4, 2025

Law360

Conference

IP Utsav – Aavishkaar 2025 IP Utsav – Aavishkaar 2025

May 2, 2025

Mumbai

Webinar

Where to File? Strategic Considerations for Direct Filings and PCT National Phase Entry

Where to File? Strategic Considerations for Direct Filings and PCT National Phase Entry Where to File? Strategic Considerations for Direct Filings and PCT National Phase Entry

April 8, 2025

Webinar

Seminar

Patent Case Law 2025 – Scotland Patent Case Law 2025 – Scotland

February 13, 2025

Glasgow

Articles

Pre-Grant Description Amendments in Europe—No Enlarged Board of Appeal Referral

Pre-Grant Description Amendments in Europe—No Enlarged Board of Appeal Referral Pre-Grant Description Amendments in Europe—No Enlarged Board of Appeal Referral

January 13, 2025

Law360

Seminar

Patent Case Law 2024 – London Patent Case Law 2024 – London

December 10, 2024

London

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Professional Recognition

“A great partner to have on side for achieving strong international patent protection and building up valuable patent portfolios. She easily guides patrons through the prosecution process, taking the time to understand the technology and business strategy, and makes intelligent and thoughtful suggestions while being mindful of cost constraints. She is calm, efficient and adaptable to changing circumstances. The fact that she practises in the US and Europe is also a big advantage.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

"[Morozova] brings an experienced and well-travelled approach to all her prosecution work … Prosecution in the sector requires a subtle touch, which Morozova manages well."

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“A great partner to have on side for achieving strong international patent protection and building up valuable patent portfolios. She easily guides patrons through the prosecution process, taking the time to understand the technology and business strategy, and makes intelligent and thoughtful suggestions while being mindful of cost constraints. She is calm, efficient and adaptable to changing circumstances. The fact that she practises in the US and Europe is also a big advantage.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

"[Morozova] brings an experienced and well-travelled approach to all her prosecution work … Prosecution in the sector requires a subtle touch, which Morozova manages well."

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

News

Award/Ranking

Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked

May 28, 2026

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Announcement

Finnegan Announces 2025 Mentors of the Year Finnegan Announces 2025 Mentors of the Year

December 19, 2025

Award/Ranking

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

June 2, 2025

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Award/Ranking

Nine Finnegan Partners Recognized in the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers

Nine Finnegan Partners Recognized in the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers

May 23, 2025

The Lawdragon 500: Leading Litigators in America

Announcement

Finnegan Announces 2024 Mentors of the Year Finnegan Announces 2024 Mentors of the Year

December 31, 2024

Award/Ranking

46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

June 6, 2024

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)
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Professional Activities

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
    (Board member, 2023-present; Fellow, Co-chair of the Harmonization Committee, 2022-2023; Co-chair IP practice in Europe, 2019-2021; Chair of Education Committee, 2017-2019; European liaison for the Women in IP Global Networking Event, 2016-present; Vice-chair of the Education Committee, 2015-2017; Co-chair of the Women in IP Global Networking Event, 2014-2016; Chair of the AIPLA Law Students Committee, 2012-2014; Programs coordinator for the Professional Programs Committee, 2011-2023)
  • IP Inclusive Task Force
    (Women in IP Network, 2016-present)
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • European Patent Office
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • New Jersey
  • New York

Education

University College London
LL.M., Law, distinction, 2013
Franklin Pierce Law Center
J.D./LL.M., magna cum laude, 2007
Moscow State University
M.S., Applied Mathematics (computer science), 1996

Languages

  • Russian

Yelena's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions
Due Diligence
Freedom to Operate Opinions
Opinions and Counseling
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Design Rights
Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Appeals
Patent Litigation and Trials
Unitary Patent System (UPS) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Patent Office Invalidation Proceedings
Patent Oppositions and Appeals
PTAB Invalidation Proceedings: IPR and PGR
Third-Party Observations
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Appeals to the PTAB
Design Rights
IP Portfolio Management
Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Yelena's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Electronic Devices and Components
Robotics
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
Manufacturing
Communications
Financial Services and Business Systems
Internet of Things (IoT)
Consumer Goods and Services
Consumer Products
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Gaming
Life Sciences
Digital Health
Medical Device and Diagnostics
Transportation and Logistics
Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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