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Ryan Schneer

Ryan Schneer

IP counsel and patent prosecution expert; ex‑USPTO examiner

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New York, New York
Joined August 2025
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Deep technical prosecution expertise grounded in examiner experience and chemical‑engineering training. Ryan is a chemical‑engineer‑turned‑patent attorney and former USPTO examiner who leverages that combination to draft and prosecute high‑value patents across polymers, materials, medical devices, consumer products, and AI, with a particular ability to anticipate examiner reasoning and office constraints. dilworthip+2
Entrepreneurial practice builder and client‑focused practitioner. He founded Schneer IP Law to provide hands‑on, direct service to inventors and small companies, emphasizing autonomy, client access, and practical IP strategies rather than large‑firm bureaucracy. thehotseat+1
Active contributor to the IP bar and thought leadership circuit. Ryan participates in NYIPLA (co‑chair, Design Patent Committee), CLE programs, podcasts, and practitioner publications, often speaking about design patents, examiner strategy, and AI issues in IP practice. nyipla+1
Early adopter of AI and pragmatic technologist in practice. He has represented clients in emerging AI technologies and incorporated AI tools into drafting and practice workflows, positioning himself at the intersection of IP law and new‑technology counseling. dilworthip+1

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Advice From a Former USPTO Patent Examiner You Can't Miss! (inventRight TV interview)

February 10, 2025

Long-form interview discussing practical prosecution strategy, examiner incentives, and best practices for improving chances of patent allowance, drawing on experience as a former USPTO examiner.

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Current Proposals to Amend U.S. Patent Law

January 1, 2013

Briefing paper summarizing legislative and administrative proposals related to patent reform (NPE litigation, software/business-method patents, standards-essential/FRAND issues). Prepared for the American University Washington College of Law Patent Policy Forum.

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Various practitioner articles and presentations (NYIPLA, NJ Law Journal, Law360 commentary)

Contributor to practitioner-focused pieces and presentations on patent prosecution, design patents, and emerging IP issues (including AI).

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Hobbies

Music, poetry, playing piano; enjoys sports (longtime Mets and Jets fan); creative pursuits. dilworthip+1