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This highly qualified expert from the field of computer science has an MS and a Ph.D from John Hopkins University. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Fellow of Association of Computing Machinery and Fellow of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. This expert has received several awards for his work, including Best Paper awards, Vice President’s Research Excellence Award and Vice-Chancellor’s Gold Medal among others. He has over 200 publications and is also an editor with International Journal of Foundations of Computer Science, ACM Transactions on Sensor Network, International Journal of Foundations of Computer Science and Computational Geometry: Theory and Applications. Currently he serves as professor, Director for Center of Geometric Computation and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at a renowned university.
Chair, A renowned university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Johns Hopkins University
Santa Barbara,
California
This master electrician has almost 40 years of hands on experience. His areas of expertise include national electrical code compliance, safety code compliance, high voltage electrical safety orders, grounding and bonding of electrical systems, electrical line contact, high voltage contact, power plant wiring, ANSI standards, electrical patent infringement, accident investigation and OSHA standards. He is currently a private electrical contractor in California.
Owner and Operator, An Electrical Contracting Company in CA
Associate of Science (AS), College of Marin
San Francisco,
California
This expert has been working as a mechanical engineer and testifying expert witness for over 30 years. He holds both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a BES from Georgia Tech. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a Member of SAE and ASM. This expert is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE), providing expertise across a wide range of engineering topics and fields. He has deep experience in medical devices including cardiovascular, orthopedic, and spinal applications and applications of nitinol shape memory materials. He has experience as an Expert Witness, has testified in trial and deposition, and authored expert reports and IPR declarations. He works in patents and product failure analysis and forensics. He was previously Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University as well as a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.
Principal, An independent engineering consultancy in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stanford University
Sunnyvale,
California
This expert has over 40 years of experience in the patent field. He spent 33 years in the USPTO starting as a patent examiner and working his way through the ranks to become the Commissioner for Patents in March 2000. After retirement from government service, this expert was the executive advisor at the intellectual property law firm of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP. His practice included advising clients on USPTO practices and procedures and acting as an expert witness in numerous patent litigations. He has testifed in U.S. District courts as an expert witness on several occasions. Recently, he has formed his own consulting practice continuing work as a patent consultant and expert witness.
Owner, An Intellectual Property Advisory in CA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pennsylvania State University
Carlsbad,
California
This highly qualified expert received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University University. He is the primary inventor of 11 patents and has reviewed 20+ cases on patent validity and infringement since 1998. He is a Fellow of several professional organizations in the field including the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, American Physical Society, and The Optical Society of America. Formerly, he was at AT&T Bell Laboratories where he researched novel sources of ultraviolet and soft X-ray coherent radiation, advanced lithography, picosecond optoelectronics, semiconductor physics, surface physics, MOS device physics, and integrated circuit process technology. He held management positions as Head of the Laser Science Research Department and Head of the ULSI Technology Research Department at AT&T Bell Labs. He has also done technical consulting for Rodel Inc., Alpha Golf, Inc., University Technology Ventures, Inc., and Veeco Metrology Group. Currently, this expert is the Associate Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Chair of the EE Division, College of Engineering at a high-ranking major university.
Associate Dean, Research, A major university in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stanford University
Berkeley,
California
This highly qualified expert has 55 years of experience with semiconductors and over 15 years of experience with patents. He earned his BSEE from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a focus on semiconductors. He completed advanced management courses through Raytheon and is a registered U.S. patent agent. This expert currently holds 4 patents and has published 4 technology books. For 20 years, he worked for a variety of companies in the technology industry in various positions. Most notably, he worked on military microelectronics for Martin-Marietta and Raytheon, was part of the adjunct faculty for Arizona State University, and specialized in semiconductors for Motorola. Currently, he is the president of a strategic technology consulting firm based in Colorado that he founded over 30 years ago.
President, A Strategic Consulting Firm in CO
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Colorado
This highly qualified expert has nearly three decades of experience in the field of pharmaceutical development. She received her BS in biochemistry and organic chemistry and both her DEA and PhD in medicinal chemistry, all from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, a prestigious French University. She holds 20 patents, mostly in relation to the processing and preparation of pharmaceuticals and is responsible for three finished products as well. She has held a variety of roles within the industry, beginning with several roles as a senior scientist and then moving up to principal scientist at ChemoCentryx, Inc. She then became a consultant for SciMed Partners and Franklin & Associates International LLC. She subsequently transitioned to working with patents, becoming a registered U.S. patent agent and then serving at both Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Currently, she is the founder and principal at a biopharmaceutical company and a co-founder and COO of a second biopharmaceutical company, both located in California.
Owner, A Pharmaceutical Consulting Firm in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University Louis Pasteur, France
San Francisco,
California
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What Can a Patent Infringement Expert Witness Opine On?
Patent Search
Investigate existing patents for relevance.
Infringement Analysis
Evaluate if a patent is being violated.
Claim Construction
Interpret patent claims for legal clarity.
Prior Art Review
Assess previous inventions for patentability.
Licensing Negotiation
Discuss terms for patent usage rights.
Litigation Strategy
Develop legal tactics for court cases.
FAQs for Patent Infringement Expert Witnesses
What is a patent infringement expert witness?
A patent infringement expert witness is a qualified specialist who analyzes patents and alleged infringing products. They assist by reviewing technical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex patent issues.
What types of cases can a patent infringement expert witness opine on?
A patent infringement expert witness opines on utility and design patent disputes, validity and non‑infringement defenses, damages, licensing, and technology commercialization cases.
How can a patent infringement expert witness strengthen damages theories?
A patent infringement expert witness strengthens damages theories by quantifying economic harm, validating royalty rates, and linking technical infringement to financial impact.
What qualifications should a patent infringement expert witness possess?
A patent infringement expert witness should have advanced technical expertise, patent law experience, prior litigation testimony, and strong analytical skills relevant to the disputed technology.
How does a patent infringement expert witness assess noninfringing alternatives?
A patent infringement expert witness assesses noninfringing alternatives by comparing their features to the patent claims to confirm they avoid each claimed element while remaining commercially viable.
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