Kevin Roddy, Butzel Long Photo

Kevin Roddy focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Law. He has acquired a high level of experience over his 20 years in practice in the area of Patent Law and in intellectual property due diligence. He specializes in preparation and prosecution of patent applications and developing US and foreign patent portfolios. Mr. Roddy’s clients include entities involved in a variety of technologies and industries. In addition to his juris doctor, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has worked as an engineer in a research and development lab for a global company. His hands-on engineering experience provides him with an advantageous perspective in understanding his clients’ businesses and in providing them with the specialized legal services they require.

Overview

Kevin Roddy is a Senior Attorney practicing in Butzel's Washington DC office. Mr. Roddy graduated from Syracuse University College of Law (J.D.), the University at Buffalo (B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering), and SUNY Potsdam (B.A., English Literature).

Mr. Roddy has over 15 years of experience in patent law and has advised a wide range of clients in developing patent portfolios for a variety of technologies and industries. He also has experience in IP due diligence, especially with merger and acquisition transactions. Kevin specializes in patent prosecution with imaging and display systems, image recognition and machine vision, robotics, electro-optics, electronics, digital audio and multi-media systems, software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, medical devices, networked devices, and communications technologies. He has previously worked at multi-national law firms and corporations, as well as large and small specialty IP firms. Kevin has a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has experience as an engineer developing digital imaging systems for the entertainment and motion picture industries.

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Education

Syracuse University College of Law (J.D.)

University at Buffalo (B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering)

SUNY Potsdam (B.A., English Literature)

Admissions

  • New York
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

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