Atty. Ilona Wheat

Atty. Ilona Wheat

Ilona Wheat is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, ip licensing, technology and commercial transactions and 10 other areas of law. Ilona received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 2001, and has been licensed for 15 years.

San Diego San Diego 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Ilona Wheat at a glance

Ilona Wheat is an Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2011). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 2001). Active member of Memberships Member, California State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section Member, American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section Member, San Diego County Bar Association Member, Lawyers Club of San Diego. Provides legal services in Lithuanian and Russian Thai. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ilona Wheat is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, ip licensing, technology and commercial transactions and 10 other areas of law
  • Ilona received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 2001, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Ilona practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ilona Wheat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ilona Wheat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ilona Wheat

Where is Ilona Wheat's law office located?
Ilona Wheat's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ilona Wheat handle?
Ilona Wheat focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ilona Wheat practiced law?
Ilona Wheat has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
What languages does Ilona Wheat speak?
Ilona Wheat provides legal services in Lithuanian, Russian Thai. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Ilona Wheat go to law school?
Ilona Wheat earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Ilona Wheat for a consultation?
You can contact Ilona Wheat directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 2009
B.S.
University of Pittsburgh
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2011

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