Ryan's practice encompasses a wide range of intellectual property ("IP") matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He supports and negotiates IP issues, including licensing and non-disclosure agreements and IP-related terms and conditions in various other types of agreements, such as joint development, manufacturing, service, and sales agreements. He is a registered patent attorney and has significant experience with preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in a broad range of technologies, including electronics, computer hardware and software, medical devices, and general mechanical technologies. Ryan has worked with entities ranging from Fortune 100 to start-up companies to capture and protect their IP and has experience advising clients concerning the strategic development and management of their IP portfolios.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://www.wardandsmith.com/attorneys/ryan-simmons
Location
- 1001 College Court
P.O. Box 867
New Bern, NC 28563-0867
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
- Utah State University, B.S., graduated 1995
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2010
- Vermont, 2006
- Florida, 2000
Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
Headquarters:
New Bern, North Carolina
45 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
7 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Patent Law
Publications
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