Ryan is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Service Line, where he focuses on patent litigation, patent prosecution, and trademark matters. He represents companies of all sizes, helping them navigate challenges and safeguard their intellectual property. Ryan assists clients in securing patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, defending against patent infringement claims, and enforcing patent rights.
A seasoned litigator, Ryan has handled both patent litigation and prosecution across a wide range of technologies, including wireless communications, semiconductor devices, signal processing, digital and analog circuit design, imaging, and networking. He has represented clients before various federal district courts, the International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board.
Outside the office, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, boating, and cheering on the Florida Gators.
Education
J.D., cum laude, University of Florida Levin College of Law
B.S., cum laude, Electrical Engineering, University of Florida
Professional Associations
- Cheatwood Inn of Court
- Bay Area Manufacturer's Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
Honors
- Chambers USA, “Up and Coming” in Intellectual Property (2022-2024)
- Best Lawyers in America®: Litigation – Intellectual Property (2021-2024), Litigation – Patent (2021-2024); Patent Law (2021-2024); Trade Secrets Law (2021-2024)
- Best Lawyers in America®: “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Intellectual Property (2023); Litigation – Patent (2022, 2024)
- Tampa Magazine “Top Lawyer,” Intellectual Property Litigation (2021)
- Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Intellectual Property Litigation (2015-2017)
- Washington D.C. Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Intellectual Property Litigation (2014)
- D.C. Courts Pro Bono Honor Roll (2013)
Representative Matters
- Representing air-to-ground connectivity provider in patent enforcement action against competitor regarding technology for providing internet access to aircraft.
- Defending firearm manufacturer in patent infringement action relating to firearm magazines having increased capacity.
- Successfully defended the validity of six patents relating to plasma etching technology in inter partes reviews filed by competitor.
- Obtained favorable claim construction ruling and settlement for manufacturing client in defending patent infringement suit related to spot welding machinery used primarily in auto manufacturing plants.
- Represented large financial institution in defending patent infringement suit related to cash advance financial product and successfully invalidated the asserted patent in a Covered Business Method Review proceeding at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
- Represented financial services client in enforcing patents related to payment systems against multiple defendants to reach favorable settlement.
- Defended manufacturer of GPS devices in patent litigation suit related to providing GPS-based route guidance. Plaintiff stipulated to non-infringement following favorable claim construction ruling.
- Defended large electronics manufacturer in patent infringement investigation at the International Trade Commission related to computer vision systems. Patent owner voluntarily dismissed suit following favorable claim construction ruling.
- Represented patent owner in enforcing patent related to computer backup and restore systems against multiple defendants to reach favorable settlement.
- Represented patent owner in enforcing patent related to search engine architecture against multiple defendants to reach favorable settlement.
- Defended manufacturing client in patent infringement investigation at the International Trade Commission related to accumulation tables used in manufacturing facilities. Client reached favorable settlement with patent owner.