Askeladden Thanks Judge Roderick McKelvie for His Remarkable Service on the Patent Challenge Committee
For Immediate Release
Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Press@patentqualityinitiative.com
New York, NY – Askeladden L.L.C. extends its deepest gratitude to Judge Roderick McKelvie for his outstanding service and dedication as a member of the Patent Challenge Committee for over eight years. His invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment over the years have significantly advanced our mission and objectives.
Judge McKelvie's expertise and insightful perspectives have been instrumental in addressing complex aspects related to Askeladden’s patent challenges. His leadership and collaborative spirit have set a high standard for excellence and have left a lasting impact on the Committee's work.
Biography: Judge McKelvie served as a judge for the United States District Court for the District of Delaware from 1992-2002, where he presided over numerous patent cases. Judge McKelvie also represented clients at Covington & Burling, where he focused on patent-related matters. He also taught a course on patent enforcement at the George Washington University Law School. In addition, Judge McKelvie contributed to the development of the Federal Judicial Center’s video for jurors titled An Introduction to the Patent System. He has also worked to develop model jury instructions (District of Delaware and the National Model Patent Jury Instructions). Judge McKelvie holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
About the Patent Challenge Committee
Askeladden formed the Patent Challenge Committee in 2016 to support its ongoing efforts to challenge poor-quality patents it believes are invalid through the Inter Partes Review (IPR) process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Patent Challenge Committee decides which poor-quality patents Askeladden challenges using the IPR process and is responsible for conducting IPR proceedings challenging the validity of those patents.
About the Patent Quality Initiative
Askeladden is an education, information and advocacy organization with the goal of improving the understanding, use and reliability of patents in financial services and other industries. As part of its Patent Quality Initiative, Askeladden strives to promote better patents and patent holder behaviors by regularly filing amicus briefs, Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) and engaging in educational activities.