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Lin Li

Lin Li, PhD

Associate | Electrical & Computer Technologies
617.646.8502 Lin.Li@WolfGreenfield.com LinkedIn Profile

Education

  • BS, Electronic Science and Technology, Southeast University
  • PhD, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • JD, George Mason Law School

Key Technologies

  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality
  • Biomedical Technologies
  • Digital Health
  • Energy 
  • Semiconductors
  • Wireless Communications

Practice Groups

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin Chinese

Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia
  • US Patent and Trademark Office

Location

  • Washington, DC

Overview

Lin Li counsels clients on a broad spectrum of intellectual property (IP) matters, including patent portfolio development, strategic counseling, and dispute resolution. She works with a diverse range of clients, from cutting-edge start-ups to multinational corporations, providing tailored IP strategies that align with their business goals.

With a strong technical background, Lin’s experience spans artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, digital health, energy technologies (including storage and electric charging infrastructure), image processing, machine vision, wireless communications, and semiconductors. She frequently collaborates with clients developing innovative products that integrate both hardware and software.

Lin’s practice encompasses various aspects of patent law, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting freedom-to-operate analyses, and advising on IP terms in licensing and transactional agreements. Lin also has litigation experience in ITC proceedings, district court cases, and post-grant reviews, which she leverages to enhance her patent prosecution and counseling practice.

With an international perspective, Lin regularly advises clients on cross-border IP strategies, helping clients navigate global patent filings and international dispute resolution.

Before transitioning to IP law, Lin gained hands-on technical experience as an R&D engineer at a leading semiconductor company, giving her a deep understanding of the industry and the challenges faced by technology innovators.

Client Testimonial

I’ve been super pleased with and impressed by Lin’s work product. There have been several prosecution items where she has picked up on subtleties that other practitioners might miss. She is a pleasure to work with!

Experience

  • Developed and managed commercially valuable patent portfolios for companies across various industries.
  • Conducted freedom-to-operate analyses and provided strategic legal opinions.
  • Responded to cease-and-desist letters, mitigating risks and resolving disputes.
  • Negotiated IP terms in development, escrow, and licensing agreements to protect clients' interests.
  • Supported litigation efforts in US courts and before the PTAB, including conducting prior art searches and preparing infringement, non-infringement, and invalidity contentions.

Activities

  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • The Pauline Newman IP American Inn of Court
  • Wolf Greenfield Associates Committee, Member (2022-2023)

Recognition

  • Best Paper Award at IEEE Conference on Electron Devices and Solid-State Circuits (2008)
  • Trustee Academic Scholarship, Law School Dean's Scholarship, and Honorable Mention Brief Award in Legal Practice Skills from Suffolk University
  • Member of George Mason Law School’s team in 2021 Giles Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition

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