I'm Ryan Cagle, a registered patent attorney and a partner at the law firm of Womble Carlyle. I seek to assist clients with developing domestic and international patent portfolios and leveraging the patent rights to further the clients' business strategies in the U.S. and throughout the world. I have assisted clients in pursuing utility and design patents in areas including process chemistry, pharmaceuticals, petroleum exploration and development, synthetic fibers, medical devices, packaging, and power production. Below are some examples of how I have worked with clients to develop patent protection to further their business goals.• I assisted a company in obtaining international patent protection for advancements around a commercial product helping the company remain a leader in the field of point of care testing devices.• I assisted one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in management of an extensive patent portfolio related to polyester materials and production processes.• I assisted a Durham-based company in developing a patent portfolio in the area of electric power plant technology with complete carbon capture and storage that led to the company entering a development agreement with a number of industry leading corporations to implement the technology.•I assisted a university spin-off company in developing a patent portfolio around substrates used in fabricating semiconductor devices providing key protection as the company develops product lines to address new market opportunities.•I assisted a North Carolina company in developing patent protection to secure its position as a leader in the competitive field of mobile solar powered lighting. My goal as an attorney is to provide clients with the best service possible to help make their business ventures a success.