Ryan McBrayer represents leading technology companies in patent and technology-centric trade secret cases. His clients benefit from his unique dedication to client service and experience making complex technologies understandable to judges and juries. He frequently appears in district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Ryan has extensive experience with wireless networks, including handsets, protocols, network infrastructure and applications, including in trials for HTC and T-Mobile. His recent district court and PTAB work focuses on defending semiconductor products, and wireless devices and networks for Google, T-Mobile, and HTC. Between these cases and his former work as a trial attorney for the federal government, Ryan has been lead counsel in more than 30 jury trials.
Professional Recognition
- Recognized as an IP Star by Managing IP, 2020 – 2022
- Shortlisted for “Outstanding Litigator of the Year” by Managing IP for the 2019 Americas Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America: Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent, 2017 – 2024
- Named a Local Litigation Star for Intellectual Property in Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys
- Recommended in Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000, 2012 – 2023; Silver Band, 2012 – 2022
- Recognized as an “Up and Coming” Lawyer for Intellectual Property, by Chambers USA, 2015 – 2017
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law"
Professional Leadership
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Seattle Faculty, 2002 – 2005