This expert witness has an established record for delivering thorough and reliable analyses of advanced digital and optical communications technologies within aggressive schedules. Drawing upon more than 20 years of industry experience in the development of digital and optical voice and data communications products and roles on national and international standards committees, he now applies his skills to intellectual property matters. His consulting roles have included patent analysis (including portfolios of more than 250 patents), prior art studies, claim construction and Markman briefings, development of court tutorials, and evaluating the market potential of new technologies.  He is well-versed in optical technologies, including optical amplifiers, MEMS, optical switching, laser, etc.  His expertise also includes optical networking and data protocols.

• Asynchronous Transfer Mode
• ATM
• Cable based Communications Systems
• CATV
• CWDM
• Digital Switching Technology
• DS0
• DS1
• DS3
• DWDM
• FTTH
•  HFC
• Optical Amplifier
• Optical Networking
• Optical Switching Technology
• Photonics
• SDH
• SONET
• Wavelength Division Multiplexing
• WDM

• B.Sc.  Computing Science ( Honors )

Expert Witness Services;

• Expert Witness Reports
• Intellectual Property
• Patent Analysis
• Patent Litigation
• Patent Portfolio Review
• Pre-Litigation
• Prior Art Research
• Technical Consultant
• Trade Secret