Ryan Hawkins

Ryan Hawkins is a technology attorney with a strong background in computer science and twelve years of experience in handling complex U.S. and international litigations, product counseling, IP portfolio management, and privacy issues.

In his Federal Court Experience, Ryan has been involved in over 30 patent, trademark, and copyright cases representing high-tech companies. He successfully navigated litigation for Apple, General Mills, and online apparel and shoe retailers. Ryan's recent focus has been on patent litigations in the gaming industry, particularly for Nintendo.

In State Court, Ryan has handled various discovery and pre-trial motions for HTC in cases involving trade secrets, unfair competition, and breach of contract.

Ryan's expertise extends to product counseling, providing pre-launch analyses for tech giants like Intel, Google, and Microsoft as part of due diligence and licensing strategies.

He is also well-versed in data privacy and security issues, being CIPP/US Certified and having advised companies like Six Flags on compliance with privacy laws such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

In Agency Experience, Ryan has achieved significant victories for clients, such as winning summary judgment for Nintendo in the International Trade Commission and challenging patents at the Patent Trial and Appeals Board.

Recognized for his legal acumen, Ryan has been nominated for the Young Attorney Award by the San Diego Daily Transcript for five consecutive years. He is a prolific writer, contributing articles on IP issues and having his analysis featured on the cover of Intellectual Property Today.

Beyond his legal practice, Ryan is actively involved in pro bono work and the community. He has represented LGBT nonprofit organizations, serves on the San Diego LGBT Center's Young Professionals Council, and is a board member of the San Diego American Flag Football League, where he has secured two national championships with the San Diego Bolts flag football team.