Ryan K. Simmons

Simmons, Ryan K.

Contact Information

P: 252.672.5504
F: 252.672.5477
rks@wardandsmith.com

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1001 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
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Mailing Address:
 Post Office Box 867
New Bern, NC 28563-0867

Practice Groups

Practice Concentrations

  • Patent Preparation and Prosecution (U.S. and Foreign)
  • Intellectual Property Assessment, Counseling, and Portfolio Management
  • Business and Intellectual Property Transactions 
  • Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing and Transfer

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Biography

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.

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 2010 
  • Vermont, 2006
  • Florida, 2000
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
  • All State Courts in North Carolina 
  • All State Courts in Florida
  • All State Courts in Vermont

Education

  • J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law, 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