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New Bern, North Carolina
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Ryan K. Simmons


Mr. Simmons' 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, trademark, and service mark applications in a broad range of technologies, including electronics, computer hardware and software, medical devices, and general mechanical technologies.  Mr. Simmons 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.

Practice Groups
Business
Intellectual Property
Technology

Practice Concentration

Business and Intellectual Property Transactions

Intellectual Property and Technology Agreements
Licensing
Patent, Trademark/Service Mark, Copyright, and Trade Secrets

Admitted to Practice
Florida, 2000
Vermont, 2006
United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
All State Courts in Florida
All State Courts in Vermont

Education

J.D., Florida Coastal Law School, 1999

B.S., Utah State University, 1995

Professional and Community Affiliations

American Bar Association — Sections: Intellectual Property Law

American Intellectual Property Law Association

North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Intellectual Property Law


Publications

Business

Intellectual Property

Technology


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