Antitrust Update Blog is a source of insights, information and analysis on criminal and civil antitrust and competition-related issues. Patterson Belknap’s antitrust lawyers represent clients in antitrust litigation and counseling matters, including those related to pricing, marketing, distribution, franchising, and joint ventures and other strategic alliances. We have significant experience with government civil and criminal/cartel investigations, providing the unique perspectives of former...
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- Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Complex Commercial Actions
- Intellectual Property Litigation
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- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Complex Commercial Actions
- Intellectual Property Litigation
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- Intellectual Property Transactions
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Ryan J. Sheehan is Counsel in the firm's Litigation department, concentrating on patent and other technology-focused litigation. He has more than 15 years of experience representing multinational corporations in the consumer electronic device, semiconductor, automotive, and medical device industries, as well as other startup and technology companies, in Federal district courts (District of Delaware, Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Southern District of New York, Central District of California, Southern District of California, Eastern District of Michigan, Northern District of Illinois), the US International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has litigated and advised clients with respect to a wide range of technologies, including electronic licensing and digital rights management systems; mobile devices and device integration software; semiconductor and image sensor design; electric and hybrid vehicles; payment processing technologies; surgical robotics; operating system and application software; virtual reality and video game software; relational databases and database integration software; video analytics software; wireless networking standards and protocols; navigation, mapping, and GPS systems and software; vehicle control and maintenance systems; LED and solid-state lighting; solar-powered agricultural greenhouse systems; metal alloy coatings and electrical connectors; energy-efficient reflective roof coatings; and prenatal vitamin supplements.
In addition to his litigation practice, Ryan also analyzes portfolios of patents and other intellectual property rights for clients in order to develop an IP strategy, evaluate potential licensing/litigation, and conduct freedom-to-operate analyses. He also advises clients on transaction-related matters, including on licenses, assignments, and other agreements conveying IP rights.
Prior to attending law school, Ryan held a variety of engineering and management positions at early- and middle-stage startup software companies, developing internet, electronic commerce, and enterprise software applications.
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Connecticut
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Education
- Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2007)
- Dartmouth College (B.A., 2000)
- Computer Science
Areas of Practice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Complex Commercial Actions
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Transactions
- Patent Litigation
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Data Security Law Blog
DataSecurityLaw.com is the firm’s resource for the latest news, analysis, and thought leadership in the critical area of privacy and cybersecurity law. Patterson Belknap’s Privacy and Data Security practice provides public and private enterprises, their leadership teams and boards with comprehensive services in this critical area. Our team of experienced litigators, corporate advisors and former federal and state prosecutors advises on a broad range of privacy and data protection matters...
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Misbranded is Patterson Belknap’s blog covering false advertising litigation—both consumer class actions and competitor suits—with a particular focus on FDA-regulated products (foods/beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dietary supplements).
New York Commercial Division Decisions
The blog is a source for insights and developments related to practice in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court. This blog reviews key developments in the Commercial Division, including important decisions handed down by the Commercial Division and appellate court decisions reviewing Commercial Division decisions. The blog also covers changes and proposed changes to Commercial Division rules and practice, including revisions to the rules since January 2015. The...
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