Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

111 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Patent Law

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.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

111 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Overview

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

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

  • US Patent and Trademark Office
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2000
  • Cornell University, AB, Chemistry, graduated 1997
  • 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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