Design Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Design expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including graphic design, interior design, industrial design, architectural design, and fashion design. Some of the most common specialties among design expert witnesses also include web design, product design, landscape design, urban design, and textile design. They have provided opinions on the effects of copyright infringement, patent disputes, trademark violations, accessibility standards, and safety regulations.

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert has been involved in Product Development and new product innovation for over 25 years, serving in various positions in both the corporate and consulting settings. In his current position, he is responsible for New Product Development and Innovation as well as managing the day to day product development and brand development activities. I have held similar corporate positions at Body Solid Inc. a fitness equipment manufacturer and distributor, Lava World Internationaln and Home Products International. As part of his experience in developing and bringing to market new and innovative products, he has become very familiar with the patenting process and efforts to protect new product innovations. He has served as a design and utility patent expert for a number of intellectual property law firms throughout the country and has been part of numerous cases involving utility and design patent infringement as well as trade dress. He has testified in Federal Court and WTC Hearings. IHe has a number of personal patents and has been named on over 100 design and utility patents. He have been involved in two company start ups, an intellectual property licensing and manufacturing firm and a specialty sporting equipment and apparel manufacturer. In addition to his career in Product Development,this expert has over 20 years experience in the architectural field as an Architectural Designer of residential, commercial and government projects. Prior to transferring to U of I for design, he was involved in the architecture program at Western Michigan University, later becoming a partner in an architectural firm responsible for the historic re-development of downtown Kalamazoo.

Director of Product Development, A Large Manufacturing Company

Master of Science (MS), Northwestern University

La Grange,

Illinois

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert runs a full-service, comprehensive safety and engineering facility. As a leader in the field of mechanical engineering and safety, his goal is to increase awareness of personal safety issues, while maintaining exacting standards and best practices of the science of personal safety and industrial safety. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the field, including the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and the Society of Automotive Engineers. Currently, this expert is the principal of a design engineering and safety analysis firm.

Principal, A mechanical engineering analysis, design, and safety firm in IL

Master of Science (MS), University of Illinois at Chicago

Glenview,

Illinois

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has over 20 years of experience in products engineering. He gained his MBA from Roosevelt University and has 26 patents in his name. He has designed in-ear microphones, consumer earphones, and various acoustic instruments. Currently he serves as the vice president of engineering at a design firm.

Vice President of Engineering, An Acoustic Instruments Company

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Roosevelt University

Crystal Lake,

Illinois

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FAQs for Design Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a design expert witness in legal proceedings?

A design expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on design-related issues, such as product design, graphic design, or architectural design. They can help clarify complex concepts to the court.

What types of cases might require a design expert witness?

Design expert witnesses are often involved in patent infringement cases, personal injury cases related to product design, copyright disputes, and construction litigation.

Are there subspecialties within the field of design that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, there are many subspecialties including industrial design, interior design, graphic design, fashion design, and architectural design. The specialty needed depends on the case specifics.

How can a graphic design expert witness assist in a copyright dispute?

A graphic design expert can analyze the disputed designs for similarities and differences, provide insight into industry standards and practices, and testify about originality in design.

Why would an architectural design expert be important in a construction litigation case?

An architectural design expert can provide insights into building codes, safety standards, structural integrity issues and assess whether the architectural plans were followed correctly.

How does Expert Institute select its Design expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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