About Andrew
Andrew Whitehead built his path to law on a foundation of hard science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005, then turned to legal study at The George Washington University Law School, receiving his J.D. in 2009. The combination of technical training and legal education has shaped the kinds of work he pursues.
After law school, Whitehead moved into intellectual property work. His resume includes a period at Fenwick & West LLP, where he worked on matters that required translating complex technical ideas into legal claims and strategies. Colleagues describe him as practical in approach, preferring clear explanations that counsel clients through difficult decisions.
Whitehead is admitted to practice in California and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. That regulatory standing places him among attorneys who handle patent prosecution and related matters, where registration with the USPTO is essential. His scientific background gives him a fluency in technical discussions that many clients value when drafting patent applications or responding to office actions.
The bulk of Whitehead’s experience centers on patent work. He has prepared and prosecuted patent applications across technologies that draw on physics and engineering principles. He has also worked on portfolio management issues, helping clients weigh costs and benefits across multiple filings and jurisdictions. His training at MIT appears to inform how he evaluates invention disclosures and frames claims to capture technical contributions.
Outside the patent portfolio, Whitehead has assisted in matters that intersect with commercialization. That has included advising on clearance issues and coordinating with outside counsel in litigation or transactional settings when disputes or deals require technical patent input. He aims to make technical claims accessible to nontechnical audiences, whether they are corporate executives, investors or other lawyers.
In practice he balances detailed drafting with pragmatic counsel. He favors solutions that map legal options to business goals so clients can make informed choices. He also keeps up with procedural developments at the USPTO that affect patent prosecution timelines and strategy.
As of 2026, Whitehead practices in California and maintains registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He focuses his practice on patent prosecution and related intellectual property matters.
