Whitman Burns

Whitman Burns is a seasoned legal professional specializing in patent law, currently serving as Director Patent Attorney at TechStream since April 2025. Prior experience includes the role of Director Patent Attorney at Marconi from July 2022 to April 2025, and Senior Patent Attorney at Ericsson between April 2018 and July 2022. Whitman began legal career as a Patent Attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP from July 2014 to April 2018, following a tenure as a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent & Trademark Office from February 2011 to July 2014. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School (2005-2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona (2000-2003).