As garbage truck engineering expert witnesses, we have had a rich experience in studying the complexities of garbage trucks in the process of analyzing accidents and preparing for cases. As such, we have a deep appreciation for these dirty and often disdained...
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Defending yourself against the common patent troll
Just when you’re starting to make some big wins in selling your new product to the market, life can throw you a curve-ball. Out of the blue you receive a letter alleging your business activities are infringing on a patent that you have never heard of, by somebody you...
At the Round Table With Mechanical Engineering Expert, David Smith
The Round Table Group recently invited me to their podcast to discuss my experiences as a mechanical engineering expert witness. As the head of Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc., I discussed the experiences and knowledge gained from my journey in designing products,...
The Expert Witness Podcast Episode #14 – An Interview with Lloyd Williams – Hotel Management Guru and Industry Expert Witness
TRANSCRIPTION David Smith 00:00 Welcome to the Expert Witness Podcast. I am your host, David Smith, and I'm excited to be here today with Lloyd Williams. Lloyd is a respected hotelier with extensive hands-on experience in the management of all operational areas, human...
Will the Recent Change in Design Patent Laws Impact You?
A recent Federal Circuit Court decision has upended long-held standards for determining obviousness in design patents. Prior to this decision, the same Rosen-Durling design patent tests have been used for decades. Rosen-Durling is a two-step system. It first required...
Analysis of Belly Dump Trailer Failure
The significance of accurately identifying the causes of accidents, particularly using thorough analysis techniques like fault tree analysis, cannot be overstated. At Alpine Engineering & Design, we pride ourselves on our extensive experience and skill in serving...
The Expert Witness Podcast Episode 13: Interview with Eric P. Rose – Full Transcript
TRANSCRIPT David Smith 00:00 Welcome to The Expert Witness Podcast. I am your host, David Smith, and I'm excited to be here today with Eric Rose. Eric has over 40 years’ experience developing new products in the consumer medical and industrial product markets....
The Expert Witness Podcast Episode 12: Interview with Ediuska Laurens – Full Transcript
TRANSCRIPT David Smith 00:04 Welcome to the Expert Witness Podcast. I'm your host, David Smith. I'm excited to introduce Dr. Ediuska Laurens to you today. Dr. Laurens has harnessed the magic of science and the boundless wisdom of industry to champion patient safety,...
Patent Trolls May Face Barriers After Recent Court Opinion
A November 2023 order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware could change the future of some patent lawsuits for what are known as nonpracticing entities (NPE). Three plaintiffs – Nimitz Technologies LLC, Mellaconic IP LLC, and Lamplight Licensing...
Cautions About Warnings
When it comes to product development, it can be easy to get lost in the basic logistics of design, testing, manufacturing, and marketing. But there are some tasks, like warnings and instructions, that are incredibly important but can get lost in the commotion because...
Risk Assessment – The Often Forgotten Step in the Product Development Process
Risk assessment is an essential step in product development that often goes unnoticed and is often skipped by the product development team. Product development refers to the process of designing and creating new products, systems, or devices that are efficient,...
The Expert Witness Podcast Episode 11: Interview with Dr. Kenny Stein – Full Transcript
Building Strong Legal Cases: Emergency and Critical Care Medicine with Kenny Stein David Smith 00:04Welcome to the Expert Witness Podcast. I'm excited to be here today with our guest, Dr. Kenny Stein. Dr. Stein is a medical doctor with nearly three decades of...