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Provided by Ken D Kumayama
Ken Kumayama concentrates his practice on transactional matters in intellectual property, technology, privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). He represents clients in a range of technology and commercial transactions relating to the ownership, protection and exploitation of intellectual property, including IP monetization strategies, development and license agreements, co-development agreements, patent and other technology license agreements, trademark and copyright license agreements, patent and other intellectual property asset sales and acquisitions, and data license and transfer agreements. He also counsels clients in a broad range of industries, such as in semiconductors, fintech and digital health, on cybersecurity- and privacy-related matters, including with respect to the California Consumer Privacy Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, data rights, and AI/ML. The San Francisco Daily Journal has recognized him several times as one of the leading technology lawyers in California, including as a 2024 and 2023 Top Intellectual Property Lawyer, 2022 Top Cybersecurity Lawyer and previously as one of the state’s Top Artificial Intelligence Lawyers. He also was honored as a 2023 Technology MVP by Law360 and has been selected as one of Lawdragon’s 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors, in addition to being named to The Best Lawyers in America.
J.D., University of Arizona College of Law (summa cum laude; Order of the Coif; Arizona Law Review); B.A., Northwestern University
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Provided by Chambers
Ken Kumayama of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a talented attorney who handles complex IP, data privacy and cybersecurity issues within high-value and sophisticated M&A deals.
Provided by Chambers
"Ken is a fantastic lawyer who is technically very strong, a good negotiator and superb communicator."
"Ken is excellent. He's very knowledgeable, efficient and easy to work with."
"Ken possesses an exceptional ability to grasp the commercial implications of legal decisions, offering insights that align seamlessly with clients' business objectives."
"Ken is a fantastic lawyer who is technically very strong, a good negotiator and superb communicator."
"Ken is excellent. He's very knowledgeable, efficient and easy to work with."
"Ken possesses an exceptional ability to grasp the commercial implications of legal decisions, offering insights that align seamlessly with clients' business objectives."
