Kevin T. Richards

Kevin represents clients in complex patent disputes and appeals, leveraging deep knowledge of USPTO procedures and federal court litigation. He has briefed and argued appeals at the CAFC. In district court, Kevin has briefed and argued successful motions, conducted witness examinations, and led teams drafting extensive post-trial submissions. Kevin has played a pivotal role in high-impact proceedings, including briefing and arguing the landmark Hyatt v. Stewart appeal. For his contributions, he received the USPTO Director’s Award, the agency’s highest honor, as well as multiple performance awards for other matters. Outside of the courtroom, Kevin advised high-level USPTO management on pending proceedings and litigation.

Prior to his time as an associate solicitor, Kevin advised congressional staff on IP law, administrative law, and executive orders as a legislative attorney. In that role, Kevin wrote a handbook on patent law for Congress and staffers as well as provided analysis on draft and pending legislation. While in private practice, Kevin briefed matters before the USPTO, district courts, and appellate courts, and deposed an expert in computer programming languages. He also represented a veteran pro bono before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), successfully arguing that a decision denying benefits should be vacated and remanded. Kevin clerked for judges at both the CAFC and Eastern District of Virginia, gaining deep familiarity with procedure and insight into judicial decision-making in patent and IP cases.

Kevin’s technical background in computer science informs his approach to patent litigation and counseling. He has authored numerous publications on patent law, drug pricing, and other IP issues.