About Richard Alan
Richard Alan Ryan is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1991. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Ryan is the principal attorney at his own firm, Richard A. Ryan, Attorney at Law, located at 516 W Shaw Ave, Suite 200, Fresno, CA 93704-2515. He specializes in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related matters. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and licensing agreements.
Mr. Ryan earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1991. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Arizona State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in 1980. During his engineering studies, he was honored with membership in Tau Beta Pi, an engineering honor society. This strong foundation in engineering has been instrumental in his legal career, particularly in handling complex intellectual property cases.
Mr. Ryan's practice areas are focused on intellectual property law, encompassing patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related matters. He assists clients in protecting their innovations and creative works through various legal mechanisms, including patent prosecution, trademark registration, and copyright enforcement. Additionally, he negotiates and prepares licensing and assignment agreements to help clients capitalize on their intellectual property assets. His practice involves all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and licensing agreements.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ryan has handled numerous cases in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, representing clients in patent and trademark disputes. He has also appeared before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in various proceedings related to patent prosecution and trademark registration. Prior to establishing his own firm, he worked as a patent attorney at a law firm in Fresno, gaining extensive experience in intellectual property law.
Mr. Ryan is an active member of the California State Bar and the American Intellectual Property Law Association. He has lectured on intellectual property issues at the California State University, Fresno, and for the Entrepreneurial Resource Center in Fresno. In his spare time, he enjoys backpacking, hiking, camping, soccer, and travel. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
