Ken advises clients in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in patent matters, and infringement and validity evaluations in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and medical device arts.
With a focus on intellectual property prosecution, counseling, licensing and litigation-related issues, Ken’s extensive experience includes matters involving worldwide portfolio management, diligence in licensing and acquisition, US interferences, US reissues, US reexaminations and IPRs, managing and coordinating EP oppositions with US interests, clearance opinions, and infringement opinions. Ken also frequently advises on provisions for IP management in joint development, supply, distribution, consulting and employment agreements.
As an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Ken lectures on patent prosecution and due diligence. He has been invited to speak on intellectual property issues at AUTM meetings, Purdue University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, and Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business, among others.
In his spare time, Ken enjoys spending time with his family, trail running, triathlons, playing bass guitar, and gardening.
Honors & Awards
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The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trade Secrets Law, and Trademark Law, 2021-2025
- Best Lawyers' 2023 Indianapolis, Litigation – Patent Lawyer of the Year
- Indiana Super Lawyers®, 2022-2024
Attorney News
Woodard Emhardt Attorneys Named to the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers® List
February 28, 2024
Professional Affiliations
- The Indianapolis Intellectual Property American Inn of Court
Speaking Engagements
- Best Practices in Patent Prosecution under Current Law and PTO Climate, Advanced Issues in Patent Litigation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, July 15, 2016
Civic & Community Involvement
- Boy Scouts of America
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Lawrence Central Marching Band
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Sunrise United Methodist Church
- Trustee
- Pastor-Parish
- Praise Band