Ruben Tyler Kendrick
- Seattle
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Tyler is a trial lawyer who represents clients in IP litigation with a focus on patent litigation.
Tyler Kendrick has a decade of litigation experience, representing clients in federal district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and state courts. He helps clients protect their technology, brands, and market position in patents, trademarks, and trade dress matters.
Tyler brings a practical, technology-focused approach to high-stakes competitor disputes spanning multiple technological areas, such as semiconductors, software systems, casino management systems, data centers, healthcare systems, game consoles, and exercise equipment. He has secured verdicts for clients that protect their competitive position, product roadmap, and commercial relationships. Tyler translates client’s complex technical positions into compelling trial narratives that jurors can understand.
Tyler maintains an active pro bono docket, focusing primarily on immigration matters, including affirmative and defensive asylum claims and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applications. He also assists pro bono clients with guardianship proceedings, motions to vacate convictions, and fraud-related matters.
Areas of focus
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Managing Editor, Houston Law Review Board 52, 2015
- Southern Methodist University, M.S., Computer Science, 2012
- Southern Methodist University, B.S., Computer Science; Mathematics, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Texas
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Related Employment
- Lane Powell PC, Seattle, WA, Associate, 2018-2019
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Houston, TX, Associate, 2015-2018
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, TX, Legal Intern to the Honorable Gray Miller, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Houston, TX, Legal Intern to the Honorable Sherry Radack, 2013
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Litigation - Patent, 2024-2026
Impact
Community Involvement
- Seattle IP Inn of Court – Executive Committee, 2022-present
- Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), Board Member and Group Leader
Professional Experience
Experience
Impinj, Inc. v. NXP USA, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Represented Impinj, Inc. in patent litigation related to radio-frequency identification (RFID) integrated circuits. Part of trial team that obtained jury verdict that defendant infringed all three patents asserted by Impinj, and that Impinj infringed none of the three patents asserted by NXP. Jury awarded all requested damages.
Impinj, Inc. v. NXP USA, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Represented Impinj, Inc. in patent litigation relating to radio-frequency identification (RFID) integrated circuits. Part of trial team that obtained jury verdict of $18,500,000 for defendant’s infringement of two patents, including a finding of willful infringement on one.
NXP USA, Inc. v. Impinj, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Represented Impinj in patent litigation relating to radio-frequency identification (RFID) integrated circuits. Part of trial team that obtained summary judgment of noninfringement on five patents, and a jury verdict of noninfringement on a sixth patent.
Phenix Longhorn LLC v. AUO Corp.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Represented AUO Corp. and Hisense and obtained historic verdict, as it was the first defense verdict ever for a Chinese-based defendant in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, against any plaintiff, and it was the first defense verdict for a Taiwan-based defendant against a U.S.-based patent holder.
Certain Portable Gaming Console Systems with Attachable Handheld Controllers and Components Thereof II, Inv. No. 337-TA-1197
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Represented Nintendo against game device manufacturer asserting patent infringement. Part of team that obtained initial determination of non-infringement on all asserted claims and invalidated numerous asserted claims, which was upheld by the Commission.
Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1256
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Represented Carku and other respondents against U.S. portable jump starter manufacturer. Part of team that obtained initial determination of non-infringement on all asserted claims and finding of no domestic industry, which was upheld by the Commission.
Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. Roku, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Represented Roku in patent litigation related to wireless transfer of digital content from servers to video display devices. Part of team that obtained summary judgment of no written description of asserted patents. Other, related cases settled.
Peloton Interactive v. Johnson Health Tech.
U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
Represented Peloton before PTAB in three separate matters related to calculation of calories, distance, and other health metrics for automated exercise equipment. Part of team that obtained final written decision of invalidity for three related patents. Associated district court matter dismissed.
Nintendo of America Inc. v. Gamevice, Inc.
U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
Represented Nintendo before PTAB in multiple matters related to portable game device patents. Part of team that obtained final written decisions of invalidity for Gamevice patents asserted in ITC and district court.