Anja Bartels is the founder and director of Australia IP firm Northern Lights IP. Anja is an experienced patent and trade mark attorney for Australia and New Zealand and has over 15 years’ experience in the field of intellectual property. 

Anja has helped a variety of clients in protecting their IP, ranging from start-ups to large multi-national businesses. Her main skill set includes the writing of patents and the protection of brands, such as trade marks and designs. She also provides strategic IP advice to help her clients maximise the value of their IP.

Anja holds a Master degree of law from the University of Technology in Sydney, and a Master degree in Science (Physics) from the University of Hamburg, Germany. With a technical background in physics, Anja prides herself of working in a broad range of technical fields, such as computer software, construction, mining equipment, electronics, renewable energy, and medical devices.

Prior to migrating to Australia, Anja gained valuable experience as a patent analyst, reviewing investment opportunitiest for a technology fund of the Deutsche Bank in Germany. 

Anja is passionate about technology and loves helping her clients protect their IP.