Today we celebrate the recognition of experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, among the world’s leading patent experts and expert witnesses. Published annually, the IAM Patent 1000 is widely regarded as the definitive guide to world-class patent expertise, drawing on extensive research that includes interviews with attorneys, patent professionals, and in-house counsel.
IAM reports, “Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, is ‘a recognized leader in IP damage expert engagements for patent, trademark, trade secret, and false advertising matters’, and is trusted by many for insight into IP valuation, both in and out of the courtroom.”
IAM reports, “Ocean Tomo, part of J.S. Held, remains a heavyweight in the global IP advisory and damages space, combining deep financial, technical, and licensing expertise with decades of experience handling some of the world’s most consequential IP disputes.”
Through its research process over many years, IAM has recognized members of Ocean Tomo’s IP Disputes team based on feedback from clients and peers, including:
“Joanne Johnson has a brilliant economic mind and plays an instrumental role in helping clients formulate damages strategies. She implements these strategies into expert reports and supports clients effectively at trial, often contributing to favorable settlements before trial.”
“David Kennedy is one of the premier patent damages experts in IP cases in the United States. He is a sought-after professional whose results speak for themselves.”
“With over 20 years of expertise, Daniel Lindsay is a trusted IP litigation and licensing adviser, supporting clients from early damages assessments through complex negotiations. His analytical precision and negotiation skills consistently achieve strong outcomes.”
“Brian Napper is a highly experienced damages expert who brings a deep understanding of emerging trends and developments, along with significant testimony experience in landmark patent cases.”
“Todd Schoettelkotte is a highly effective damages expert in patent matters and a compelling presence on the stand, known for his attention to detail and analytical rigor.”
“Larry Tedesco is an experienced patent valuation expert whose straightforward advice and market insight support clients in complex engagements.”
“With over 25 years of experience, Bryan Van Uden provides expert opinions, testimony, and strategic guidance on the valuation of intellectual property and the economic implications of its exploitation or infringement.”
For every expert recognized today by IAM, there are many others who contribute to the success of our testifying experts. We are grateful to IAM for this recognition and, above all, for the team of professionals who continue to develop and refine their work at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held.
With a client list that is evenly balanced between plaintiffs and defendants, Ocean Tomo’s financial testimony professionals have industry-leading experience across all types of disputes and are particularly skilled in the determination of damages in matters involving intellectual property (IP). Testifying experts have decades of litigation analysis experience, benefiting clients when they evaluate complex financial data, qualitative facts, supporting testimony, and damages-related case law.
Ocean Tomo experts are routinely qualified in U.S. District Courts, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, state courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board, international courts, and arbitration tribunals on questions relating to intellectual property economics. Ocean Tomo experts are known for a “teaching” – as opposed to “telling” – approach of testimony. Rather than only providing a judge or jury with an opinion, experts communicate the key facts and relevant theories in a clear and logical manner.
