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Ryan Letson’s practice focuses on matters involving intellectual property and technology. He handles patent and trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and represents clients in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Ryan also assists clients in disputes involving patents and other intellectual property in federal and state courts. His technical experience covers a wide range of areas, and includes computer hardware and software, electronics, data communication networks, autonomous vehicles, electromechanical devices, payment processing and e-commerce systems, biometric sensors and structural systems.

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Patent Registration Number: 73,525

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most important assets many technology companies will ever own. Patents are a key part of a company’s IP portfolio. Investors often view a company’s patent portfolio as a signal of innovation, defensibility, and long-term value. Yet patent strategy is rarely at the top of a founder’s to-do list

In today’s crowded tech marketplace, brand identity is one of a company’s most valuable assets.  A well-chosen trademark doesn’t just help consumers recognize your business – it also provides legal protection against copycats and builds long-term brand equity. When product lifecycles move quickly and competition is global, developing and protecting strong trademarks should be an

Trademark law protects businesses’ brand identities and helps prevent consumer confusion. The U.S. trademark system operates at both federal and state levels. Federal registration through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives nationwide protection and the right to use the coveted ® symbol, along with crucial benefits such as constructive notice of ownership throughout