DVI is a leading Technology and Networking consultancy and systems engineering firm with focus in IT, Telecommunications, Security and Audio-Visual systems. In addition to technology deployment initiatives, DVI Communications also provides expert witness support for Intellectual Property matters involving Patent Infringement, Trade Secret Protection, Theft of Intellectual Property, Breach of Contract and other actions for many technologies in the telecom carrier, multimedia, VoIP, digital imaging, satellite, wireless, security and e-commerce arenas. We offer court-qualified experts experienced in both testifying and consultative roles in matters in Federal district court as well as before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB).
The firm is looking for technical experts that wish to operate on a fee-for-services per-project basis as consultants in support of various expert witness and patent infringement activities we have underway or contemplate. Very competitive rates will be paid to our consultants.
Requirements include:
- Advanced technical degrees (BS, MS, PhD) in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics
- Advanced technical knowledge of at least two of the following: networking, telecom carrier, multimedia, VoIP, video distribution systems, digital imaging, satellite, wireless, security, cloud computing, or computer architecture
- Demonstrable hand-on experience (especially development) of at least one of the following: networking, telecom carrier, multimedia, VoIP, video distribution systems, digital imaging, satellite, wireless, security, cloud computing, computer architecture
- Industry exposure and publications is highly desirable in at least some of the following: networking, telecom carrier, multimedia, VoIP, video distribution systems, digital imaging, satellite, wireless, security, cloud computing, computer architecture
- Ability to examine complex patents and draw conclusions regarding functionality, claims, invalidity, obviousness
- Ability to locate and assess prior art
- Ability to develop Expert Reports
- Ability to assess Expert Reports or Rebuttals from “the other side” and provide written point-by-point technical rebuttals and counter-arguments
- Previous deposition experience highly desirable
- Previous Court testimony highly desirable
