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Introduction Often critical issues in technology litigation hinge on review of source code. In many cases, most of the value in highly litigated products lies in their software. Determining whether a product infringes a patent, or if a trade secret has been misappropriated, is increasingly a question of examining software. A previous blog post described […]

Introduction Finite element analysis (FEA) is a technique which helps explain complex technical issues by displaying them in a format which is easy to understand.  As such, it can be a potent tool in litigation.  In the illustration below, FEA was used to show stresses in a vehicle involved in a collision. The outline of […]

Introduction Artificial intelligence, machine learning and neural networks are continuously in the news. Beyond self-driving cars and movie recommendations, AI is used in an increasingly broad set of applications. For example: Fraud litigation prediction Predicting whether construction projects will go wrong Cyber-forensics Radiology research using image networks designed to learn by an adversarial process. One […]

Introduction Self-driving cars incorporate a raft of new technologies. Among several drivers of adoption, the business models of well-funded ride-hailing services depend on rapid introduction of vehicle autonomy. In this environment, IP attorneys should expect increasing patent litigation around the enabling technology and as such may require the assistance of autonomous vehicle expert witnesses. Self-driving […]