John W. Ryan

John W. Ryan

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Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Patent Infringement
    27 years
  • 30% Life Sciences / Biotechnology
    27 years
  • 10% Patent Application
    27 years
  • 10% Licensing
    27 years

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Languages Spoken

  • English

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John W. Ryan served as a presiding officer at the 8th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute sponsored by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, George... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“John Ryan Review”

Posted by: Douglas, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I used John for patent applications, intellectual property issues, inbound and outbound licensing, and related matters over a period of five years.... more
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“Definitely Effective”

Posted by: Elizabeth, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: John handled our IP for close to twenty years. He filed numerous successful patent applications for us; counseled, advised and guided us;... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Adam Seth Apatoff

I endorse this lawyer. John is perhaps the finest patent counselor and attorney I've worked with, both as a General Counsel to a development stage... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Adam Apatoff , Rockville (MD), 3 months ago
Christopher S Casieri

I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. John provided valuable insight and training in working with clients to build an maintain a patent... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Casieri , Princeton (NJ), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since John W. Ryan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1987 12/27/2011
New York Currently registered 1991 05/21/2011
Pennsylvania Active 1986 05/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner (and Head of Patent Practice) at Wilmer Cutler Pickering 2000–2003
Partner (and Co-Chair of IP Practice) at Dorsey & Whitney 1997–2000
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University National Law Center Patent & Trade Regulation LL.M - Master of Laws 1988
Syracuse University College of Law Commercial Litigation JD - Juris Doctor 1985
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
District of Columbia: Intellectual Property Litigation Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2013
Life Science Star LMG Life Sciences 2013
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member New York Intellectual Property Law Association 1991–present
Member American Intellectual Property Law Association 1987–2012

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
"IP Subject Matter Conflicts of Interest: Who is Looking Out for You?" Lexology - in cooperation with Association of Corporate Counsel 2010
"Throwing Out the Baby" IP Law & Business 2007
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
"Joint Patent Infringement in View of Akamai and McKesson" Advanced Patent Law Institute - 7th Annual 2012
"Licensing and Declaratory Relief After MedImmune" 3rd Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute 2008
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