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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.
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.
3-22-cv-00268, M.D. Fla., Judges Howard, Richardson
Peoplechart Corporation v. Wintrust Bank, NA
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
Webinar
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
Webinar
Articles
Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution
July 26, 2024
Law360Podcasts
June 2024 - Last Month at the Federal Circuit Podcast Series June 2024 - Last Month at the Federal Circuit Podcast Series
June 10, 2024
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
Articles
Southeast Litigation Update: June and July 2023 Southeast Litigation Update: June and July 2023
September 12, 2023
Podcasts
USPTO Pro Bono Initiatives and Resources USPTO Pro Bono Initiatives and Resources
July 28, 2023
"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
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 ReviewCommentary
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
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