WENDY LYNN DEVINE
WENDY LYNN DEVINEAssociate
IP Litigation
IP Counseling & Patents
Global Generics
Intellectual Property
Life Sciences
Privacy & Data Security
Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
Wendy Lynn Devine is an associate in the San Diego office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Wendy's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation with a concentration in patent litigation and counseling. She has counseled and represented clients in matters involving various technologies and processes, including biotechnology, biosimilars, pharmaceuticals, medical methods, trademarks, and trade secrets. Wendy has significant experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation and related client counseling, including pre-litigation strategy. She has represented clients in litigations in several jurisdictions, including the District of Delaware, District of New Jersey, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of California, and San Diego Superior Court.
In addition to intellectual property, Wendy's practice includes litigation and client counseling involving privacy and information governance. She is particularly interested in issues involving the intersection of information management and ownership and privacy. This area of Wendy's practice includes evaluation of evolving law relating to data management in healthcare and internet contexts, including HIPAA, ECPA, and security breach legislation, as well as risk management pertaining to growth fields and emerging technologies.
Prior to joining the firm, Wendy acquired an extensive scientific background at the University of California, Davis. Her work included laboratory research focused on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), genetic sequencing, animal husbandry, histology, and physiology. Wendy maintains a strong interest in agricultural sciences.
EDUCATION:
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law
- M.S., Animal Science, University of California, Davis
Emphasis in Genetics - B.S., Animal Science, University of California, Davis
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Intellectual Property Law Section
- Member, San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals
- WSGR John Wilson Award for pro bono service, 2011-2012
- WSGR Community Service Award, 2008-2009
- Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services (State Bar of California; 2009, 2012)
- "Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations," WSGR Alert, April 16, 2013
- Co-author with G. Stegmaier, "Agency Issues Guidance on De-Identification of Health Information: Process Guidance May Have Far-Reaching Influence," Eye on Privacy, January 2013
- Co-author with G. Stegmaier, "New Decision Interpreting Video Privacy Protection Act," Eye on Privacy, September 2012
- "Recent Facebook Settlement Spotlights FTC Interest in Representations to Consumers Regarding Online Privacy," WSGR Alert, December 6, 2011
- "New California Security Breach Notification Requirements to Take Effect January 1," WSGR Alert, September 7, 2011
- Co-author with G. Stegmaier and D. Thomas, "HHS Issues First-Ever Civil Monetary Penalty for HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation," Health IT Law & Industry Report, May 2, 2011
- Co-author, "Privacy and the Internet," Pike & Fischer's Internet & Law Regulation, 2011
- "New Health Security Breach Notification Rules Become Effective," WSGR Alert, September 24, 2009
- "Health Privacy Changes Create Increased Risks and Obligations for Holders of Health Data," WSGR Alert, July 7, 2009
- "New California Legislation Mandates Security Standards and Breach Notifications for Medical Information," WSGR Alert, November 12, 2008
- State Bar of California
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
