Rudolph Fink, IV

Rudolph "Rudy" Fink IV is a patent litigation attorney with a diverse background in intellectual property and complex commercial matters. His practice areas frequently involve technology, including "location services" technologies, short-range wireless communication protocols like Bluetooth, DECT, and Wi-Fi, and methods for monitoring mobile stations. He also handles patents related to communication and audio/video capabilities in computer applications, including mobile devices. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rice University, focusing on networks and security, and prior experience in neuroscience research and engineering, Fink brings a strong technical foundation to his legal practice.

Fink's case history demonstrates a primary focus on plaintiff-side representation, with six of his eight tracked appearances as plaintiff's counsel. He has notably represented Avant Location Technologies LLC, an entity identified as a Non-Practicing Entity (NPE), in asserting patents against major technology companies such as Apple Inc. and Fibar Group S.A. While primarily working for plaintiffs, he has also served on the defense side, including an appearance for Unified Patents.

Currently, Rudolph Fink IV practices with The Davis Firm, P.C. (also referred to as Davis Firm). His earlier career included an associate position at a large international firm and a national litigation boutique, where he handled various litigation types beyond patents, including trade secret, bankruptcy, and breach of contract matters. He also had a period at McKool Smith as an associate. Prior to his law firm experience, Fink gained invaluable insight into federal court proceedings by clerking for three federal judges: the Honorable William C. Bryson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Honorable J. Rodney Gilstrap and the Honorable Roy S. Payne of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Among his notable engagements, Fink was involved in Avant Location Technologies LLC v. Apple Inc., where Avant asserted multiple patents covering location services, leading Apple to challenge these patents through inter partes review (IPR) petitions before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He was also counsel for Avant Location Technologies LLC in a campaign that saw a case against Samsung dismissed with prejudice following a settlement. Additionally, he served as local counsel in Damaka, Inc. v. The Cigna Group et al., a patent infringement case concerning communication and A/V capabilities. His experience includes involvement in cases subject to IPR challenges, indicating familiarity with PTAB proceedings.

Rudolph Fink IV earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Houston Law Center in 2012. He is admitted to practice in the State of Texas, before the U.S. Supreme Court, and across numerous U.S. Courts of Appeals, including the Federal Circuit.