Overview
Dr. Tyler Whittemore is an intellectual property attorney who advises clients on domestic and international patent procurement strategies. His practice spans patent preparation and prosecution in technologies including chemistry, life sciences, materials science, and mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Tyler brings a well-rounded perspective to his practice, shaped by prior experience as an international patent application examiner and in-house at Ford Motor Company. His time at Ford provided practical insight into aligning patent strategy with business objectives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. His earlier work examining Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications informs his approach to global patent protection and cross-jurisdictional coordination.
He regularly counsels clients on international filing strategies, portfolio management, and coordination with foreign counsel. Tyler also prepares freedom-to-operate, patentability, and invalidity opinions to guide clients through complex legal and competitive landscapes, and supports strategic patent analysis for product development and R&D planning.
With deep technical knowledge and experience across private practice and industry, Tyler supports startups, universities, and global companies in developing and executing effective, business-driven IP strategies.
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Practice Areas
Experience
Prior Experience
- Honigman LLP, Technology Specialist, 2024
- Ford Global Technologies, Patent Intern, 2023-2024
- Cardinal Intellectual Property, PCT Examiner, 2020-2021
- Northwestern University, NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, 2018-2020
Credentials
Education
- Summa cum laude
- Michigan State Law Review –Managing Editor
- NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemistry
Admissions
- Michigan