Intellectual Property

Intellectual property disputes demand expertise that translates complex science, technology, and consumer perception into narratives that judges, juries, and arbitrators understand.

IMS partners with litigation teams on patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters worldwide, delivering specialized expertise from early case assessment through trial and appeal.

Confidence in an IP case starts with the right expertise at the right time.

We support high-stakes intellectual property matters by pairing deep subject-matter expert networks with strategic litigation consulting, so trial teams can assess risk, frame arguments, and strengthen their position at every stage of a dispute.

Our intellectual property capabilities span patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters across industries such as technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy, and consumer products. We support proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), the International Trade Commission (ITC), and federal, state, and international courts, supplying litigation surveys, expert witness testimony, jury consulting, and presentation strategy tailored to the technical subject matter at hand.

Litigation teams worldwide rely on IMS to find the right expert, build a defensible case, and communicate complex ideas with impact. Learn more about our IP dispute solutions below.

By Your Side at Every Twist and Turn: Integrated Intellectual Property Services

IP disputes rarely follow a linear path, and neither does our support. IMS works alongside legal teams for early case assessment and expert sourcing, mock trials and jury research, tutorial development, and presentation delivery, refining as proceedings evolve and coordinating each phase so strategy stays consistent through the final step.

Our consumer survey and testifying experts also bring decades of experience designing and executing litigation-grade research, including likelihood of confusion, secondary meaning, genericness, and fame or awareness surveys, alongside economic damages analysis for lost profits, reasonable royalties, and unjust enrichment claims.

This cohesive approach enables IP litigation teams to seamlessly test technical assumptions, anticipate opposing theories, and help key parties clearly grasp the evidence behind the claims.

IMS Intellectual Property Expertise in Action

Our litigation consulting and expert witness teams bring decades of experience in more than 70,000 cases spanning all industries, including some of the most significant intellectual property matters in technology, life sciences, entertainment, energy, and consumer products, from patent infringement and ITC investigations to trademark, trade dress, and copyright disputes.

IMS helps clients present even the most technical intellectual property with clarity, credibility, and persuasive force, from early analysis and strategy development through claim construction, Markman hearings, and trial proceedings.

Featured Case Study: Moonbug Entertainment Limited, et al. v. Babybus (Fujian) Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In this intellectual property dispute involving children's entertainment content, IMS's trial graphics team helped translate complex comparisons between creative works into compelling visual evidence for the courtroom.

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Featured Case Study: A Rapid Technical Expert Search with Multi-Million-Dollar Results

IMS delivered a qualified PhD engineering expert within one day, retained in two weeks in an urgent technical expert search. His testimony helped secure a multi-million-dollar jury verdict nearly two years later.

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Comprehensive IP Capabilities

Copyright Litigation

Copyright disputes involve substantial similarity, access, originality, and fair use, issues that require expert understanding of creative works, industry practices, and how courts evaluate protected expression. IMS brings extensive experience supporting copyright litigation across industries, helping teams assess risk, frame arguments, and develop clear, defensible opinions grounded in established legal standards.
Patent Disputes

Patent litigation turns on expert knowledge of prosecution history, validity analysis, infringement assessments, and damages frameworks. With decades of experience in high-stakes patent matters, IMS delivers defensible analysis on claim interpretation, prior art evaluation, and expert positioning, refining strategy, testing technical assumptions, and anticipating vulnerabilities before trial.
Trademark Capabilities

Trademark matters frequently require evidence of likelihood of consumer confusion, brand strength, and consumer perception. IMS's consumer survey and testifying experts bring more than 50 years of combined experience designing defensible litigation-grade survey research, helping teams identify claims, anticipate counterarguments, and present rebuttal evidence backed by reliable consumer survey data.
Trade Secret & Confidential Information

Trade secret disputes turn on establishing what information was protected, how it was allegedly misappropriated, and what harm resulted. IMS supports litigation teams with technical expert search, economic damages analysis, and strategic consulting to build a credible, evidence-based narrative around confidential business information and competitive harm.
Global & Cross-Border IP Disputes

Cross-border IP disputes span multiple countries, legal systems, and regulatory frameworks, from brand dilution and trade dress claims to licensing and royalty disagreements. IMS's intellectual property experts bring multidisciplinary experience in patents, trademarks, and consumer perception to support litigation teams before the ICC, WIPO, LCIA, the CJEU, the UK's IPEC and High Court, and other domestic and international forums.
IP Expert Witness Search & Technology Tutorials

Finding the right expert for a technical or creative IP dispute demands precision and in-depth industry knowledge. IMS's technical expert witness search team quickly locates, vets, and presents the ideal candidate(s) for each case, ensuring they not only fit the profile but can clearly explain the technology at issue.

Our trial graphics professionals specialize in creating custom visuals and tutorials that clarify complex technologies and strengthen the impact of expert evidence.

My most recent experience with IMS reminded me why I want to work with them on all my IP cases. Their can-do, collaborative attitude, great ideas, bench depth, and high-quality work helps our trial teams win cases. They are a valuable asset during the many phases of any IP case.
Attorney, Am Law 200 Firm

The IMS team provided me with a stellar expert in a patent case requiring specialized knowledge in a narrow technical area of expertise.
Partner, Am Law 100 Firm

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FAQs

An intellectual property expert witness provides objective analysis and testimony involving consumer perception, trademark confusion, brand dilution, and economic damages. IP expert witnesses may conduct surveys, analyze financial data, and testify in court or arbitration.

A trademark survey expert is often needed in trademark infringement and false advertising cases to evaluate the likelihood of confusion, brand perception, and consumer association. Consumer survey expert witness testimony is frequently critical evidence in intellectual property litigation.

Jury consulting helps attorneys understand how jurors evaluate intellectual property disputes. Services include mock trials, jury simulations, focus groups, and trial strategy consulting, allowing attorneys to test arguments and expert testimony before trial.

Technology tutorials help judges, juries, regulators, and arbitrators understand complex technical subject matter. Such subject matter often includes patented inventions, software architecture, or scientific processes. Tutorials explain the important details of the IP in accessible terms. IMS develops tailored tutorials and demonstrative graphics that translate technical concepts into clear visual narratives, supporting Markman hearings to trial.

A damages expert witness analyzes the financial harm resulting from intellectual property infringement, including calculating lost profits, reasonable royalties, and unjust enrichment, and provides economic analysis and testimony supporting IP claims.

Yes. IMS provides intellectual property consulting and expert witness services worldwide, supporting litigation teams in courts and arbitration forums across multiple jurisdictions.

We bring a unique perspective based on decades of practical experience in 70,000+ cases spanning all industries.

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Intellectual Property

Confidence in an IP case starts with the right expertise at the right time.

By Your Side at Every Twist and Turn: Integrated Intellectual Property Services

IMS Intellectual Property Expertise in Action

Featured Case Study: Moonbug Entertainment Limited, et al. v. Babybus (Fujian) Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Featured Case Study: A Rapid Technical Expert Search with Multi-Million-Dollar Results

Comprehensive IP Capabilities

Copyright Litigation

Patent Disputes

Trademark Capabilities

Trade Secret & Confidential Information

Global & Cross-Border IP Disputes

IP Expert Witness Search & Technology Tutorials

Related Industry Insights

FAQs

We bring a unique perspective based on decades of practical experience in 70,000+ cases spanning all industries.

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