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Kevin D. Rodkey
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  • 271 17th Street, NW
  • Suite 1400
  • Atlanta, GA 30363-6209
+1 404 653 6484
kevin.rodkey@finnegan.com kevin.rodkey@finnegan.com

Kevin D. Rodkey

Partner

  • +1 404 653 6484 +1 404 653 6484
  • kevin.rodkey@finnegan.com kevin.rodkey@finnegan.com
  • 271 17th Street, NW
  • Suite 1400
  • Atlanta, GA 30363-6209
  • vCard

Kevin Rodkey focuses his practice in the areas of post-grant review proceedings, including inter partes review (IPR); patent litigation; appeals; due diligence counseling; and transactions. He has managed or assisted in more than eighty post-grant proceedings related to a variety of electrical and mechanical technologies, representing both petitioners and patent owners.

Kevin represents plaintiffs and defendants in post-grant reviews and district court litigation. He advises clients on patent validity and infringement, licensing, strategic transactions, and due diligence investigations. His practice includes many aspects of wireless technology, cellular communications (including 4G/LTE/5G technology and standards), data processing, optical systems, mobile devices, consumer products, specialty materials, and a variety of mechanical technologies (including filtration systems, packaging, and processing). His technical background encompasses a variety of computer, electrical, and advanced materials-related technologies, including work for Georgia Tech Research Institute related to antenna transmission and measurement systems. Kevin has been recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) for his practice in Georgia. 

Prior to joining Finnegan, Kevin served as an intellectual property and licensing consultant to Pieris AG in Freising, Germany, assisting in a variety of patent-related matters, including portfolio management, transfer agreements, and patent licenses.

Et Cetera

  • Served on the editorial board of the Federal Circuit Bar Journal, 2009-2010.
  • Worked for Georgia Tech Research Institute's Signature Technology Laboratory, analyzing antenna designs, electrical properties of materials, and radar signature patterns as a co-op student 2003-2006; and as a laboratory assistant, 2006-2007.

Experience

Electronic Receipts Delivery System, LLC v. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

Achieved favorable settlement for client in the financial services field on infringement claim relating to remote deposit capture of checks.

3:19-cv-01313, M.D. Fla., Judges Corrigan, Barksdale

DigitalDoors, Inc. v. PlainsCapital Bank

Represented PlainsCapital Bank on infringement claims relating to data security and disaster recovery systems.

2:24-cv-00778, E.D. Tex., Judges Gilstrap, Payne

Auth Token LLC v. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

Represented Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) in litigation in the Middle District of Florida against Auth Token, related to Auth Token’s patents involving smart banking card technology. The case resulted in a favorable dismissal for FIS.

3-22-cv-00268, M.D. Fla., Judges Howard, Richardson

Peoplechart Corporation v. Wintrust Bank, NA

Successfully defended Wintrust Bank in patent infringement lawsuit. The court granted Wintrust’s motion to dismiss because the asserted claims of plaintiff's computer authentication patent encompassed unpatentable subject matter and found that the claims lacked an inventive concept.

1:21-cv-00031, N.D. Ill., Judge Kennelly

Groove Digital, Inc. v. United Bank

Represented defendant United Bank in a patent infringement action.

1:18-cv-00966, E.D. Va., Judges O'Grady, Buchanan

Nestle USA, Inc. v. Steuben Foods, Inc.

Represented Nestlé USA in three appeals from inter partes review (IPR) decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In two cases, the Federal Circuit vacated the PTAB decisions upholding the patentability of the challenged claims and remanded the cases. In the third case, the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB’s finding that the challenged claims were unpatentable.

16-1750, Fed. Cir., Judges Hughes, Mayer, Reyna
17-1193, Fed. Cir., Judges Dyk, Hughes, Reyna
17-1290, Fed. Cir., Judges Dyk, Hughes, Reyna

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Insights

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Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical

Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical

November 5, 2024

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Articles

Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution

Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution

July 26, 2024

Law360

Podcasts

June 2024 - Last Month at the Federal Circuit Podcast Series

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June 10, 2024

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Federal Circuit IP Blog

Podcast Series: Last Month at the Federal Circuit - June 2024 Podcast Series: Last Month at the Federal Circuit - June 2024

June 7, 2024

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Articles

Southeast Litigation Update: June and July 2023

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September 12, 2023

Podcasts

USPTO Pro Bono Initiatives and Resources

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July 28, 2023

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Professional Recognition

"The commercially aware Kevin Rodkey is an IP all-rounder who quickly gets to strategic points to dispense sage counsel to his following…"

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Local lawyers Trenton Ward, Jason Stach and Kevin Rodkey have all been instrumental in powering Finnegan’s volume and success in PTAB proceedings.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

"The commercially aware Kevin Rodkey is an IP all-rounder who quickly gets to strategic points to dispense sage counsel to his following…"

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Local lawyers Trenton Ward, Jason Stach and Kevin Rodkey have all been instrumental in powering Finnegan’s volume and success in PTAB proceedings.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

News

Award/Ranking

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

June 2, 2025

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Award/Ranking

46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

June 6, 2024

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Press Release

Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked

June 30, 2023

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Press Release

45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked 45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked

July 8, 2022

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Commentary

PTAB Reform Bill: A 'Reasonable Fine-Tuning' PTAB Reform Bill: A 'Reasonable Fine-Tuning'

June 24, 2022

World Intellectual Property Review

Commentary

Fintiv Denials Are Down, But Bill Banning Them Still Has Teeth Fintiv Denials Are Down, But Bill Banning Them Still Has Teeth

June 17, 2022

Law360
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Professional Activities

  • Georgia Bar (Intellectual Property Section)
  • Licensing Executives Society
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Georgia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, N.D. Georgia

Education

George Washington University Law School
J.D., with honors, 2010
Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, with highest honors, 2006

Kevin's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
Appeals, Issues, and Legal Strategy
Appeals from the PTAB
Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Appeals
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Appeals
ITC Section 337 Investigations and Trials
Patent Litigation and Trials
Patent Office Invalidation Proceedings
PTAB Invalidation Proceedings: IPR and PGR
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Due Diligence
IP Portfolio Management
Licensing, Pooling, and Other Transactions
Opinions and Counseling
Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Patent Mining and Mapping

Kevin's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
Additive Manufacturing
Communications
Financial Services and Business Systems
Consumer Goods and Services
Consumer Products
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Gaming
Transportation and Logistics
Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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