How To Select An Expert For Patent Litigation

TASA ID: 4282

On July 29, 2014, The TASA Group in conjunction with electronic design expert Duncan G. Cumming, Ph.D. presented a free one-hour, interactive webinar presentation, How To Select An Expert For Patent Litigation for all legal professionals.

This webinar covered the function of expert witnesses, the different types of experts and the best way to utilize such experts.  It addressed such issues as expert witness fees, how to find an expert, and what you might need from this type of expert.  We also discussed expert reports, deposition testimony and expert opinions. Some special considerations exist for International Trade Commission (ITC) matters, which will also be addressed and discussed. 

About the Presenter:

Duncan G. Cumming, Ph.D. (EE, Cambridge University, England, 1979) is the president of Emmanuel Avionics, Inc. at San Pedro, California. He has been in the business of electronic design since 1979. Dr. Cumming’s core business is the design of electronic controls for the Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) market, including inertial measurement, autopilots, electrical power controls, RF systems, and video technology. These technologies are mostly applicable to the civilian market, although some UAVs do have military applications.

Dr. Cumming has a wide scientific background and is able to provide expert testimony and assess both the performance and the newness of various technologies. While this is primarily useful in Intellectual Property disputes, it has occasional applications in other types of cases.