Ryan Gleitz
Patent Attorney - Partner
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Direct (312) 854-8369
Ryan Gleitz
Patent Attorney - Partner
Ryan Gleitz’s practice includes patent prosecution as well as patent validity and infringement analysis and opinions. Throughout his career, Ryan has drafted and prosecuted patents in a variety of areas including:
- Bathroom and kitchen fixtures and appliances
- Sanitation and cleaning devices
- Engines and generators
- Home automation
- Network and internet communication
- Navigation and routing
- Printing and image processing technologies
- Electronic commerce, business methods and trading systems
Prior to joining Lempia Summerfield Katz, Ryan was an associate with a large intellectual property firm. He also brings invaluable experience from his six years as a Patent Examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the electrical technology group.
Away from the office, Ryan’s problem-solving skills are put to a different use. He and his two sons love exploring the world through geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt, and metal detecting, which uncovers forgotten treasures from the past.
Areas of Expertise
Education
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2008
- B.S., cum laude, Electrical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2002
- Minor, Economics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Honors & Distinctions
- BNA-ABA Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property