I provide expert analysis, reports, and testimony in patent litigation involving consumer products, toy design, and mechanical systems. I have been retained by leading intellectual property law firms on both plaintiff and defense matters, contributing to cases through declarations, depositions, court hearings, and jury trials. Available for new matters.

What I Do

I support legal teams throughout the lifecycle of a case, including:

• Expert reports and declarations

• Deposition and trial testimony

• Patent infringement and invalidity analysis

• Prior art and obviousness evaluation

• Analysis of product design, functionality, and innovation processes

My work draws on deep expertise in product design and creativity, applied directly to the legal standards governing patents.

Experience Highlights

• 30+ declarations

• 15+ depositions

• Jury trial and multiple hearings

• Work spanning 15+ cases over 10+ years

• Primarily utility patent litigation, with additional work in design patent, copyright, product safety, and contract disputes

Why Attorneys Retain Me

• Specialized expertise in toy and consumer product design
  A rare combination of academic research and real-world product development experience

• Dual expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design
  Product design integrates technical function with form, aesthetics, and user experience

• Experience on both sides of litigation
  Retained by plaintiffs and defendants across a wide range of matters

• Broad case experience related to product design
  Including utility patents, design patents, copyright, product safety, and contract disputes

• Proven courtroom experience
  Includes depositions, hearings, and jury trial testimony

• Structured, defensible analysis
  Grounded in design methodology and innovation research

• Clear, credible, and relatable communication
  Particularly effective in jury-facing contexts, with strong visual, oral, and real-time (improvisational) communication skills

Communicating Complex Ideas Clearly

One of the most consistent pieces of feedback I receive from attorneys is my ability to explain technical design concepts in a way that is clear, relatable, and engaging for non-expert audiences.

In litigation, this matters.

Jurors are often asked to evaluate complex questions about product design, functionality, and innovation. My approach focuses on:

• Translating technical analysis into plain language, supported by clear visuals and illustrations

• Using concrete, familiar examples to explain design decisions

• Maintaining clarity and composure in deposition and courtroom settings

This combination of technical rigor and accessible communication helps ensure that key arguments are understood—not just presented.