Atty. Weili Cheng
Weili Cheng is Of Counsel with the firm. She holds Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) and Master of Science (Virology) degrees from Wuhan University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular Biology) degree and J.D. from the University of Utah.
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Weili Cheng is a Counsel based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, practicing at Clayton Howarth, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Utah U.S. court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark (1998). Educated at University of Utah (J.D. Molecular, 1998) and University of Utah (Ph.D. Molecular, 1995). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Cottonwood Heights, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Weili Cheng is Of Counsel with the firm
- She holds Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) and Master of Science (Virology) degrees from Wuhan University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular Biology) degree and J.D. from the University of Utah
- She has 15 years of experience in biotechnology research and teaching and has published scientific papers in the fields of virology, molecular genetics, enzymology, microbiology, and molecular evolution
- Prior to joining the firm, Dr. Cheng was a patent attorney and associate partner in a Salt Lake area intellectual property firm
- Dr. Cheng's experience has included preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of chemistry and biochemistry, drug delivery, pharmaceutical and biomedical compositions and devices, biotech and polymer chemistry arts, infringement and validity studies, licensing, assisting with litigation, trademark and copyright practice, IP due diligence and corporate IP management responsibilities
- Dr. Cheng's practice focuses on U.S. and international patenting of inventions in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and biomedical products
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Weili Cheng's Areas of Practice
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Weili Cheng is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Utah →
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Utah
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cottonwood Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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