Ryan M. Schneer

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

Focus areas

Intellectual Property Law, Patents, Trademarks

Ryan M. Schneer is the founder, managing member, and CEO of Schneer IP Law PLLC, a New York-based law firm with a strong emphasis on patent law and intellectual property (IP) rights. In this role, he represents clients throughout the New York metropolitan area, handling legal matters related to trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights.

Before establishing his law practice, Mr. Schneer gained valuable experience as a patent examiner, working with patent law. He also worked at a law firm where he managed international IP portfolios for multinational corporations. This background has provided him with a deep understanding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the intricacies of IP law. This expertise enables him to effectively navigate the complexities of IP rights and patents across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, acoustic instruments, software programs, polymers, devices, biomaterials, and more.

Mr. Schneer graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from the American University Washington College of Law in 2014. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with honors from the University of Delaware in 2011. He is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York.

With a “Good” rating on Avvo, Mr. Schneer is passionate about collaborating with professionals from diverse fields and takes pride in assisting individuals and businesses in securing and safeguarding their intellectual property rights. He actively participates in the activities of affiliated organizations such as the New York Intellectual Property Law Association and the National Association of Patent Practitioners.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Schneer dedicates time to pro bono work, including volunteering for organizations like the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. He also provides career guidance to doctoral students at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Furthermore, his expertise in IP matters is evident through his published articles in various journals, and he has been a featured guest on a podcast, leveraging his experience as a former patent examiner.