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Whealan weighs in on patent debate

01 June 2008

Eileen McDermott spoke to former USPTO solicitor and counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Patent Reform Act John Whealan about patent reform in the US

A native of Westchester County in New York, John Whealan has been one of the leading figures in Washington DC's IP community for nearly two decades. His trade mark ponytail and impressive reputation as a litigator have earned him a spot in the hearts of US practitioners, judges and professors alike. From the International Trade Commission to Capitol Hill, Whealan has been one of the most active and respected members of the patent bar, and is perhaps best known for his 10-year role as solicitor of the USPTO....



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