Kenneth K. Dort is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group and the chairman of the firm's Technology Committee. His practice is focused on information technology and intellectual property law issues, including software development and licensing, systems development and integration, data encryption and security, trade secret protection, and patent/copyright/trademark licensing and protection.

Ken has extensive experience handling cases at the trial and appellate levels throughout the United States in areas such as patent, copyright and trademark infringement, breaches of data security systems, information systems development and implementation failures, open source software licensing and development, trade secret misappropriation, and related areas of complex commercial litigation and arbitration. Ken also advises his clients on general corporate issues, business strategies, and related areas of information technology and intellectual property law at the national and international levels.

In General. Ken earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1986, and his A.B. from Stanford University in 1983. He was named the Chair of the ABA Intellectual Property Law Section's Online Data, Transactions and Security Committee for the 2012-2013 year. He was also named an "Illinois Leading Lawyer," Leading Lawyers Network, Information Technology and Intellectual Property from 2005 to 2010. Ken is a member of the Museum of Science and Industry's President's Council and the Columbian Society.

Publications

01/17/2013
Client Alert
California Attorney General Releases "Privacy On The Go" Best Practices for Mobile Business Applications

12/20/2012
Client Alert
Mobile Apps Privacy Policy - A Must

08/13/2012
Data Security Client Alert
New FTC Standards for Data Security?

07/01/2012
Understanding Developments in Cyberspace Law Edition Ed. 12 Ch. 7
Recent Trends in Cyberspace Law: Data Security and Privacy

03/30/2012
American Bar Association: 27th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference
Mitigating Infringement Risks

12/20/2011
Protecting Your Competitive Edge

10/17/2011
Protecting Your Competitive Edge

8/30/2011
Protecting the Company Jewels

5/15/2011
The Lawyer's Brief
Geolocation Technologies: Emerging Concerns on the IP and Privacy Fronts

4/9/2011
Geolocation Technologies: Emerging Concerns on the IP and Privacy Fronts

12/1/2010
The Impact of Bilski on Business Method Patents, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Changes in Patent Eligibility, Counseling Clients Post-Bilski, and Understanding Recent USPTO Guidelines (Inside the Minds)
Developing Effective Patent Strategies for Ideas and Concepts in a Digital Age

9/22/2010
Review of Banking and Financial Services
Business-to-Business Data Breaches: Prevention, Immediate Actions and Remedies

1/16/2009
Legal Backgrounder, Washington Legal Foudation
Businesses' Data Collection: What Legal Risks Exist and Who Can Sue If Breaches Occur?

01/16/2009
Washington Legal Foundation
Businesses' Data Collection: What Legal Risks Exist and who Can Sue if Breaches Occur?

4/26/2007
International Technology Law Association Annual Meeting and World Conference
The USA Patriot Act: When Jurisdictional Goals and Priorities Clash Across Borders

2/1/2007
Federal Employment Law Insider
When the Nightmare Occurs - Responding to the Loss of Employee Data

9/1/2003
The Computer & Internet Lawyer
Discovery in the Digital Era: Considerations for Corporate Counsel

1/1/2003
The Computer Law Association Bulletin
Strategies for Electronic Discovery

Speaking Engagements

04/25/2013
7th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute
Protection of Software: What is the Present State?

02/01/2013
Northwestern University School of Law Symposium on Cybercrime
A Balancing Act-Preventing Cybercrime While Protecting Individual Rights

12/12/2012
Drinker Biddle Webinar
Mobile Health Applications: Regulatory, Privacy & Data Security Issues

05/04/2012
2012 World Technology Law Conference & Annual Meeting

5/4/2012
2012 World Technology Law Conference & Annual Meeting

3/30/2012
American Bar Association's 27th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference

6/3/2010
National Advanced Forum on Litigation and Enforcement Preparedness for Data Privacy & Information Security, American Conference Institute

6/3/2010
Data Privacy and Information Security Conference

5/25/2010
Computer Law Association Roundtable Series

5/12/2010
8th Annual Business & Legal Issues In Dialysis & Nephrology Symposium

5/12/2010
International Technology Law Association Annual Meeting and World Conference

5/14/2009
International Technology Law Association Annual Meeting and World Conference

5/13/2009
7th Annual Business & Legal Issues in Dialysis & Nephrology Symposium

9/10/2008
Document Retention and Destruction, Lorman Educational Symposium

7/16/2008
McGuireWoods/Marsh Joint Cyber Risk Seminar

10/10/2007
Current Issues in Life Sciences Products Liability Litigation Conference

9/11/2007
Document Retention and Destruction, Lorman Educational Symposium

4/26/2007
International Technology Law Association Annual Meeting and World Conference

3/21/2007
Complex Intellectual Property Licensing Conference

10/19/2006
5th Annual Business & Legal Issues In Dialysis & Nephrology Symposium

10/10/2006
McGuireWoods Roundtable Series

9/25/2006
Corporate Counsel Conference, Law Seminars International

6/27/2006
McGuireWoods/Marsh Joint Cyber Risk Seminar

6/16/2006
McGuireWoods Roundtable Series

5/17/2006
Second Annual Managing VoIP Security Conference

5/4/2006
World Computer and Internet Law Congress and Annual Meeting, International Technology Law Association

4/6/2006
Complex Intellectual Property Licensing Conference

3/8/2006
NETSECURE 2006, 4th Annual Computer and Network Security Conference and Expo

1/9/2006
Technology Management Association of Chicago Presentation Dinner Series

10/27/2005
VoIP Conference & Expo 2005

9/28/2005
Current Developments In Copyright Law, Law Seminars International

8/3/2005
Privacy and Secure Communications Workshop

8/3/2005
New Developments in IP Strategy

8/1/2005
VoIP/Wireless Security Conference

6/16/2005
Navigant Consulting Luncheon/Roundtable Series

5/23/2005
Copyright Law for Business People and Lawyers, Law Seminars International

11/16/2004
Chicago Bar Association Luncheon Series

10/19/2004
Tech Law for Business People & Lawyers, Law Seminars International

9/19/2003
Chicago Bar Association Luncheon Series

12/17/2002
Chicago Bar Association Luncheon Series

12/10/2002
2nd Annual Comprehensive Conference on Information Technology Litigation, Law Seminars International

9/5/2002
Ilinois Corporate Security System Conference

4/19/2002
CSA Explains: Web Hosting and Connectivity: Are You Up-To-Date?

Organizations

American Bar Association

Chairman, American Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section's Online Data, Transactions and Security Committee (September 2012-present)

American Health Lawyers Association

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

American Intellectual Property Association

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Chicago Lincoln Inn of Court

International Technology Law Association

Technology Management Association of Chicago

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago