Elena worked in Rouse Dubai from 2003-2007 and re-joined the company in October 2010. She is a member of the Patent Team and Dispute Resolution Team, working on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. She has extensive experience in criminal and administrative enforcement as well as patent filing and prosecution in the Middle East.

Elena obtained a master’s degree in chemistry and a post-graduation degree in intellectual property (“patent specialist”) in Bulgaria as well as a Master of Laws in Technology and IP from the University of Liverpool. Prior to joining Rouse, she worked as a Patent Researcher for the largest generics pharmaceutical company in Bulgaria where she acquired knowledge of patent protection and economic evaluation of intellectual property.

Accolades

• Listed as “Recommended Individual” by IAM Patent, 2024.

• Listed as “Highly Recommended Individual” by IAM Patent, 2024.