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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

105 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Ms. Whelan's practice includes Patent Office practice, litigation, and counseling in the field of life sciences, including chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Her experience includes patent strategy across the spectrum from pre-litigation investigation and litigation, to Patent Office post-grant proceedings including inter partes review and reexamination, to analysis of the competitive landscape and IP due diligence, as well as obtaining patent protection and portfolio management.
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

105 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2000
  • Cornell University, AB, Chemistry, graduated 1997

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • US Patent and Trademark Office

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Patent Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

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