Atty. Kenneth A. "Ken" Gandy
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 opi
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Kenneth A. "Ken" Gandy is a patent, trademark, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1988). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S. Biochemistry, 1985). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (Indianapolis) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Indianapolis) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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 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
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Kenneth A. "Ken" Gandy is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Indiana →
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Kenneth A. "Ken" Gandy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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