Kendra Richards

Kendra Richards assists clients in obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights, with a primary focus on patent prosecution in the fields of computer science and software. As a Registered Patent Attorney, Kendra has experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, advising on patent portfolio strategies, and guiding inventors and companies through the complex procedures of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Kendra works with clients ranging from individual inventors and startups to established technology companies, helping to secure protection for innovations across a range of computer science–related technologies, including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Software and Web Applications
• Cloud Computing and Datacenter Technologies
• Cybersecurity and Encryption
• Networking and Internet Technologies
• E-Commerce and Digital Platforms
• Computer Hardware and Semiconductors
• Virtual and Augmented Reality

In addition to patent prosecution, Kendra has experience addressing patent eligibility and obviousness challenges under 35 U.S.C. §§ 101 and 103, including matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). While Kendra’s practice is primarily focused on prosecution, she also maintains an interest in developing litigation experience to provide clients with comprehensive intellectual property protection strategies.

Prior to practicing law, Kendra earned a degree in Computer Science, providing a strong technical foundation for understanding complex inventions and communicating effectively with inventors. She received her J.D. from Brigham Young University, where she competed in trial advocacy, participated in the global law seminar, and was a member of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association.