Frank Ryan Named U.S. Co-Chair of DLA Piper IP and Technology Practice
DLA Piper has named Frank Ryan, a partner in the firm’s New York office, U.S. co-chair of its Intellectual Property and Technology practice, effective July 1, 2016.
Ryan will co-chair the U.S. practice with John Allcock, a partner in the firm’s San Diego and Silicon Valley offices, who is also global co-chair of the practice group.
In his practice, Ryan advises U.S. and multinational clients with a focus on litigation, intellectual property, media and sports, and complex commercial matters. He has successfully represented clients in a number of cases at trial and is well-versed in content distribution agreements, patent litigation and intellectual property portfolio development and protection.
Ryan previously led the New York office’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice and now serves as the deputy chair of the firm’s Global Media, Sports and Entertainment sector. He also serves on the firm’s Executive Committee and Global Board.
