Dr. Wenting Li, an analyst in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, helps clients in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, chemical, and semiconductor industries at every stage of representation in complex patent cases.
Wenting provides scientific insight for intellectual property matters, drawing on her knowledge and experience as a former research chemist and patent agent. Her work on behalf of clients includes performing patent claim analyses; reviewing and interpreting technical documents; performing infringement, validity, and enforceability assessments; performing freedom to operate analyses; and assisting with post-grant proceedings.
Wenting has advised pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device, and semiconductor companies, with a focus on IP matters involving:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices
- Nanotechnology
- Materials characterization
- Semiconductors
- Organic electronics
Wenting offers clients an extensive background in chemistry, materials science, and medical devices, including small-molecule pharmaceuticals and biosensors. Prior to joining Latham, she was a patent agent at a leading D.C.-based boutique intellectual property law firm. She has prepared and prosecuted patent applications in a variety of industries, and has experience in the research and preparation of patentability, clearance, infringement, and validity opinions.