Ryan K. Simmons

Ryan K. Simmons

New Bern, NC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Patent Law

Biography

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.
Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Utah State University, B.S., graduated 1995

  • North Carolina, 2010
  • Vermont, 2006
  • Florida, 2000

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
  • North Carolina, 2010
  • Vermont, 2006
  • Florida, 2000
  • Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Utah State University, B.S., graduated 1995
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2000

Client Testimonials

I had an excellent experience working with Ryan Simmons and his staff at Ward and Smith for the last 10 years or so. We have had numerous technology patents granted.

Lawrence Behr (LBA Group, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Patent Law

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