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Chad W. King

Partner
Dallas
+1.214.939.5631
Fax +1.214.939.5849

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • J.D., Brigham Young University, Clark Law School, 1996, (cum laude, Editor-in-Chief, BYU Journal of Public Law)
  • B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1993

Admissions

  • Bar of Texas
  • Bar of Utah (Inactive)
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work

Mr. King’s practice has an emphasis in the areas of technology licensing, Internet law, intellectual property law (including trademarks and copyrights), corporate law, and business law. He regularly negotiates on behalf of companies ranging from startups to Fortune 50 in the acquisition of mission-critical, enterprise-level technology, and professional services.

Mr. King advises businesses on licensing, intellectual property and privacy issues related to technology and the Internet. He also regularly negotiates and drafts consulting and information technology services agreements, outsourcing agreements, license agreement, development agreements, manufacturing and distribution agreements, media and content agreements, and advertising and sponsorship agreements.

In addition to his legal knowledge, Mr. King developed several websites focused on topics such as privacy and information technology security issues, legal and business issues related to e-commerce, and legal technology tools. He is also a frequent writer and speaker on legal subjects related to technology and the Internet.

Areas of Emphasis

  • Technology and intellectual property licensing
  • Professional service transactions, including consulting and development
  • Internet and e-Commerce transactions
  • Marketing and advertising transactions
  • Product acquisition and sales transactions
  • Outsourcing
  • Privacy

Professional Background

  • Intern for Commissioner Michael Goldsmith, U.S. Sentencing Commission, Washington, D.C., 1995-1996
  • Judicial intern for Judge Norman H. Jackson, Utah Court of Appeals, Salt Lake City, 1994

Achievements

  • Chambers & Partners: Technology & IT Outsourcing (Texas), Chambers USA, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
  • Named among the leading Technology Lawyers in Chambers USA Client’s Guide, 2004, 2005 and 2006
  • “500 New Stars, New Worlds,” LawDragon.com, 2006
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40, D Magazine, 2006
  • Best Lawyers in America, Information Technology Law, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
  • Texas Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008
  • Texas Super Lawyers, 2010 and 2011
  • IAM Licensing 250, 2010 and 2011/2012

Professional/Civic Activities

  • American Bar Association, Member, ABA Committee on Cyberspace Law
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • Member, Licensing Executives Society (LES)
  • Program Committee Member for the International Conference on Electronic Commerce Research
  • J. Reuben Clark Society
  • Volunteer, Texas C-Bar (pro bono)
  • Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America
  • Member, DFW Management Society
  • Founder, Association of Technology Law Professionals

Additional Information

Publications
  • "2006 Texas Rising Stars List Includes 30 From H&L," Hughes & Luce press release, February 17, 2006 
  • "Young lawyers honored as “Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40”," Hughes & Luce press release, May 1, 2006 
  • “Pretexting and Privacy,” presented to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, February 2007
  • “Technology Law: An Overview of What We Do,” chapter published in Inside the Minds: Technology Law Settlements and Negotiations, Aspatore Books, December 2006
  • “Devils, Penguins and GNUs: An Overview of Open Source and Free Software,” presented to various groups, September-October 2006
  • "The Other M&A Deal: Issues in Marketing and Advertising Transactions," chapter published in Inside the Minds: Advertising & Marketing Law , Aspatore Books, November 2005
  • "Developments in E-Contracting: International Legislation and Guidelines," presented at the Seventh International Conference on Electronic Commerce Research, June 2004
  • “Policing Corporate Crime: The Dilemma of Internal Compliance Programs,” PLI Advanced Corporate Compliance Workshop 2004
  • “Top 10 Legal Issues in International E-Commerce,” presented as the Keynote Speaker at the Sixth International Conference on Electronic Commerce Research, June 2003
  • “Top 10 Issues in Internet Law,” presented at the Technology Expo, May 2002
  • “Understanding COPPA,” presented to various groups, September-October 2001
  • “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Licensing (But Were Afraid to Ask),” presented to various groups, July 2001-May 2002
  • “What Your [Internet] Lawyer Should Do For You,” presented to the Computer and Internet Technology Association, July 2001
  • “Internet Legal Issues,” presented at the Lorman Computer Law Seminar, May 2001
  • “After the Gold Rush: Restructuring in a Dot.com Reality,” presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, May 2001
  • “What You Really Need to Know About Internet Law,” presented at the Dallas Internet Society Meeting, April 2001
  • “Top 10 Legal Issues in Advertising and Branding,” presented at E-Commerce 3.0, Spring 2001
  • “Selling Yourself: Branding and Marketing on the Internet,” presented at E-Commerce 2.0, Fall 2000
  • “Emerging Legal Issues in Internet Marketing,” presented to the Internet Marketing Association, June 2000
  • “Technology’s Impact on Global Practice,” DBA Headnotes , January 2000
  • “Rough and Ready: Short Glossary of Key E-Commerce Terms,” The Advocate , Fall 1999
  • “UCITA and UETA Update,” presented at the E-Commerce Update, Fall 1999
  • “Policing Corporate Crime: The Dilemma of Internal Compliance Programs,” Vanderbilt Law Review , January 1997
  • "Anticipating New Situations Creating Sexually Hostile Work Environments,” BYU Journal of Public Law , Spring 1995
  • Various articles posted on various websites such as PrivacySpot, CommerceByNet and Lawyerware
  • Represent Blockbuster Inc. and Blockbuster.com in the acquisition and implementation of technology and professional services for warehouse and inventory management, financial accounting systems, DVD distribution, customer service, store communications, website hosting and disaster recovery services.
  • Handle intellectual property aspects of various mergers and acquisitions, including the $3.9 billion combination of NBC, Snap! and Xoom to create NBCi, CNET’s $736 million acquisition of mySimon, and various other mergers and acquisitions related to companies such as Blockbuster, McAfee, TravelWeb, CNET Networks, TippingPoint and Harte Hanks.
  • Represent network security companies such as McAfee (formerly Network Associates) and TippingPoint in technology acquisition and product sales transactions.
  • Counsel Amazon.com on structuring agreements for customized e-commerce sites.
  • Represent hospitals and medical clinics in the acquisition, implementation, and integration of mission-critical software, technologies and services.
  • Counsel a variety of medical technology providers on licensing, consulting and other issues related to their products and services.
  • Represent CNET Networks, Blockbuster, NBC Internet and JiWire in structuring and negotiating promotional and content agreements with companies such as America Online, Yahoo!, MSN, USA Today, The New York Times, Clear Channel, the Associated Press, Fortune Magazine, and Forbes.
  • Represent CNET Networks in acquiring technology, content and services to establish sites and programs such as CNET.com, News.com, Download.com, Gamecenter.com, Help.com, CNET Radio, CNET Auctions, Shopper.com, Store.com, and CNET’s affiliate program.
  • Represent a large retail corporation in launching its online contact lens store.
  • Represent CNET Channel in outsourcing data and services to Dell, Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and others.
  • Assist outsourcing service providers such as EDS in IT outsourcing transactions.
  • Negotiate settlements and workouts related to technology contract disputes and act as a technical advisor on various technology-related lawsuits.
  • Counsel clients on open source and free software issues, including compliance with applicable licenses.
  • Create internal programs to assist companies in tracking technology and regulatory compliance, including privacy compliance.
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