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Wendy L. Devine
Partner
Litigation
San Francisco

D415-947-2027

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  • Leader of the Patent Litigation Practice Group

    Wendy is co-chair of the firm's patent litigation practice group and represents clients in cutting-edge patent and IP-related disputes.

  • Experienced Litigator

    Wendy has represented clients in litigations in several jurisdictions in matters involving various technologies and processes, including biotechnology, biosimilars, pharmaceuticals, food science, medical devices, medical methods, trademarks, and trade secrets. She has significant experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation and related client counseling, including pre-litigation strategy.

Wendy Lynn Devine serves as co-chair for the patent litigation team and focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation with a concentration in patent litigation and counseling. Leveraging the combination of her significant legal and scientific skills, she has successfully counseled and represented clients in matters involving various technologies and processes, including biotechnology, biosimilars, pharmaceuticals, food science, medical devices, medical methods, trademarks, and trade secrets. Her clients rely on her deep experience and ability to quickly grasp complex and cutting-edge issues. Her diverse industry and scientific subject matter experience informs her ability to foster highly productive collaborations within a client’s key functions, from scientists and product developers to senior executives and board members.

Wendy has significant experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation and related client counseling from advising on a complaint or drafting key briefs in high-stakes trial court matters to devising long-term strategies for crafting test cases designed to shape the law. Pharmaceutical patent litigation is a key part of balancing research and innovation with access to affordable medications, and Wendy’s work for prominent companies on both sides is extensive. She has represented clients in litigations in several jurisdictions, including the United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit, Southern, Northern, and Central Districts of California, District of Delaware, Northern District of Illinois, District of New Jersey, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of North Carolina, Eastern District of Texas, Northern District of West Virginia, and the San Diego Superior Court. She routinely argues motions and examines fact and expert witnesses, both in deposition and at trial. Wendy is recognized as a top Hatch-Waxman litigator by Patexia based on activity and performance.

Prior to joining the firm in 2006, 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 working with her clients in the area of agricultural sciences.

Wendy serves in multiple leadership roles including serving as the litigation hiring partner for the firm. In addition, she is a strong advocate for and participant in the firm’s pro bono legal program and has been recognized for her advocacy. She is also an active attendee and participant in the firm’s biennial Women’s Leadership Summit, an event designed to build attendees’ leadership, mentoring, and relationship skills and encourage them to implement the best strategies to grow and enhance their careers.

Experience

Wendy Lynn Devine serves as co-chair for the patent litigation team and focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation with a concentration in patent litigation and counseling. Leveraging the combination of her significant legal and scientific skills, she has successfully counseled and represented clients in matters involving various technologies and processes, including biotechnology, biosimilars, pharmaceuticals, food science, medical devices, medical methods, trademarks, and trade secrets. Her clients rely on her deep experience and ability to quickly grasp complex and cutting-edge issues. Her diverse industry and scientific subject matter experience informs her ability to foster highly productive collaborations within a client’s key functions, from scientists and product developers to senior executives and board members.

Wendy has significant experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation and related client counseling from advising on a complaint or drafting key briefs in high-stakes trial court matters to devising long-term strategies for crafting test cases designed to shape the law. Pharmaceutical patent litigation is a key part of balancing research and innovation with access to affordable medications, and Wendy’s work for prominent companies on both sides is extensive. She has represented clients in litigations in several jurisdictions, including the United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit, Southern, Northern, and Central Districts of California, District of Delaware, Northern District of Illinois, District of New Jersey, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of North Carolina, Eastern District of Texas, Northern District of West Virginia, and the San Diego Superior Court. She routinely argues motions and examines fact and expert witnesses, both in deposition and at trial. Wendy is recognized as a top Hatch-Waxman litigator by Patexia based on activity and performance.

Prior to joining the firm in 2006, 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 working with her clients in the area of agricultural sciences.

Wendy serves in multiple leadership roles including serving as the litigation hiring partner for the firm. In addition, she is a strong advocate for and participant in the firm’s pro bono legal program and has been recognized for her advocacy. She is also an active attendee and participant in the firm’s biennial Women’s Leadership Summit, an event designed to build attendees’ leadership, mentoring, and relationship skills and encourage them to implement the best strategies to grow and enhance their careers.

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Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide
On June 18, 2026, Lawdragon published the 2026 edition of its 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers guide, recognizing the leading attorneys that are protecting innovation, defending brand integrity, and leveraging the assets at the heart of their clients' businesses. Wilson Sonsini partners Wendy Devine, Jordan Jaffe, David Kramer, and James Yoon have been named to the 2026 guide.
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U.S. Supreme Court Addresses Liability for Patent Infringement by Generic Pharmaceuticals
In a unanimous opinion by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Amarin, the developer of Vascepa® (reference listed drug), failed to plausibly allege that Hikma actively induced infringement of Amarin’s method of use patents based on Hikma’s statements and materials related to its generic version of Vascepa®, reversing the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit). Although much of the import of this decision will not be fully understood until lower courts interpret this ruling, the Supreme Court provided guidance regarding one of the requirements for alleging a claim for induced patent infringement—one must plausibly allege that the defendant actively encouraged infringing use, not merely whether others could plausibly read statements by the defendant as instructions to infringe.
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PBSS Workshop: Intellectual Property Strategies and Best Practices
Wilson Sonsini is proud to partner with the Pharmaceutical & BioScience Society (PBSS) to present a workshop on intellectual property strategies and best practices on Thursday, February 6 at the Crowne Plaza Foster City.
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