Schneer Elevated to Partner Only a Year After Joining the Firm as Intellectual Property Counsel

New Haven, CT — Dilworth IP is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan M. Schneer to Partner, effective immediately. Ryan joined the firm in March 2025 as Intellectual Property Counsel, merging his firm, Schneer IP, into Dilworth IP. In the months since, he has made significant contributions to the firm’s clients and practice, and this promotion reflects both the depth of his expertise and the impact he has had in a short period of time.

About Ryan Schneer

Ryan Schneer brings a rare combination of technical expertise and legal acumen to his practice. Drawing on his background as a former Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and years of experience at large and small law firms, as well as his own independent practice, Ryan delivers strategic intellectual property solutions to entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives.

His practice focuses on securing enforceable patents, managing complex IP portfolios, providing intellectual property counseling and opinions, in addition to advising clients on branding and trademark strategies. Ryan draws on deep experience in chemical engineering through his work with global technology companies in the polymer, agricultural technology, metals and mining, green technology, and battery industries, among others. He was an adopter of AI and has also integrated AI into his legal practice to enhance delivery of high-quality client service.

Ryan’s expertise also spans consumer products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic formulations, oil and gas technology, alloys, and composite materials, where he takes a holistic approach to IP protection through utility and design patents as well as trademarks. Throughout his career, he has become known for his ability to work through complex technical challenges and deliver innovative legal solutions that serve his clients’ long-term goals.

Outside of his legal practice, Ryan is passionate about music, poetry, fitness, and sports. A lifelong Mets, Jets, and Knicks fan, he enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and pursuing creative interests beyond the office.

About Dilworth IP

At Dilworth IP, We Patent the Future®. At the heart of humanity’s ongoing pursuit of innovation is the promise of a better tomorrow. As an intellectual property and business law firm, we protect that promise through vital intellectual property services such as patent and trademark prosecution, opinions, and agreements, ensuring you have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to the world. We’ve been in the lab. Our attorneys speak your language and listen well. We’ll quickly grasp the nuances of your complex technology and capture the IP protection you deserve. To learn more about the firm, please visit www.dilworthip.com.