Atty. Ryan D. Sharp
Ryan D. Sharp is a registered patent attorney concentrating in intellectual property counseling.
Intellectual Property & Technology & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 14+ Years Experience
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About Ryan D. Sharp at a Glance
Ryan D. Sharp is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2012). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Notre Dame (B.S. Mechanical, 2006). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan D. Sharp
- Ryan D. Sharp is a registered patent attorney concentrating in intellectual property counseling
- He focuses on U.S. and international patent procurement and strategy in a wide range of industries in technical fields including computer hardware and software, mechanical devices, electro-mechanical devices, medical devices, and industrial systems
- Ryan’s experience includes managing patent portfolios and procuring patents in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Korea, Japan, and Mexico
- Ryan counsels U.S. and international corporations, including multinationals, startups, and individual inventors
- Concentrations •Worldwide patent portfolio management, counseling, and patent procurement •Patent due diligence including operability, infringement, and invalidity reviews •Subject matter patent eligibility •Technical areas of focus: •Computer hardware and software •eCommerce •Commercial and residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) •Industrial control systems •Medical devices •Manufacturing systems and devices Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, 'IAM Patent 1000,' 2024-2025 •Listed, Minnesota Monthly, 'Top Lawyers in Minnesota,' 2023 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2022-2026 •Intellectual Property Law, 2022-2026 •Patent Law, 2026 •Listed, Minnesota State Bar Association, “North Star Lawyer,” 2020
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Ryan D. Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan D. Sharp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Patent Law in Minneapolis
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Intellectual Property in Minneapolis
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Ryan D. Sharp
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ryan D. Sharp's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan D. Sharp brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Ryan D. Sharp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Ryan D. Sharp attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ryan D. Sharp Handles in Minneapolis
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