Experienced Footwear Professional
Consulting and Expert Witness Servces
Experienced Footwear Professional
Consulting and Expert Witness Servces
Consulting and Expert Witness Servces
Consulting and Expert Witness Servces
Experienced in product development and production in Korea, Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, Macao, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and the Philippines
Skate Shoes, Basketball, Cross Training, Running, Tennis, Hiking, Sandals, Womens dress footwear, Mens Casual footwear, Golf, Kids shoes down to crib sizes, Snowboard Boots, Vulcanized, Cold Process, Injection molding, and many more
Principal (2011 to Present)
Offer development and sourcing consulting services for apparel and footwear merchandising and provide expert witness services for litigation. PLM Sales and Installation - Oversee all operations, including sales, marketing, product research and development, merchandising, and quality assurance. Assisted in the design and development of software that manages the development, merchandising, product line management, production, material library, pricing, and quality processes.
Consulting:
Selected Contributions:
VP of Footwear Development & Production (2001 to 2011)
Ran all footwear operations, including opening an R&D department, sourcing production in China and Vietnam, and establishing and managing a Logistics Team. Managed inventory demand, warehousing, and inbound products.
Selected Contributions:
General Manager Footwear R&D Asian Operations | Director of Footwear R&D Operations
Based in Taiwan for four years.
Oversaw US sample making, budgets, and R&D operations.
Selected Contributions:
Director of Footwear SMU Development & Sales
Supervised development and sales for SMUs
Director of Footwear SMU Development & Sales | PLM Running/Tennis/Cross-Training
Ran a $100M SMU program and designed software to streamline the development process.
Director of FW Operations
Based in Korea for 6 years.
Original member of the Airwalk brand who developed the first Airwalk prototypes, set up an Asian office, designed the first cold process skate shoe, and developed the first snowboots made in Asia
As of 2/1/2024
Litigation Support Experience (Expert Witness)
Patent disputes, Trademark cases, Quality disputes, Contractual services disputes, Product liability
2011
Case: Ugg vs. Bearpaw, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Status: Settled
Project: Dissected numerous Ugg and Bearpaw products to point out material, design, and manufacturing differences.
2015
Case: Skechers vs. Converse, Irell & Manella LLP, (Trademark issues)
Status: Won by Skechers
Project: Wrote a document on the history of vulcanized shoe production, two declarations, and gave a deposition in Washington DC
- Testified at the International Trade Commission (ITC).
2016
Case: Adidas vs. Nike, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, (Woven shoe patent)
Status: My portion of the case was dropped
Project: Wrote a declaration on patent claims being disputed regarding circular stitching.
- Participated in a deposition in Atlanta.
2016
Case: Skechers vs. Nike design patents, Irell & Manella LLP, (Design patents)
Status: Settled
Project: Searched for prior art, LA Downtown Library, catalog collector in Connecticut
2017
Case: Stride Rite vs. Firebug, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, (Lighted shoe patent)
Status: Won by Stride Rite
Project: Participated in preparation of a declaration,
- Participated in a deposition in in Grand Rapids.
2018
Case: Salas, Dina v. J and A Shoe Co., Inc., (Product liability)
Status: Settled
Project: Reviewed shoe in dispute and wrote a, e a report
- Participated in a deposition in Las Vegas.
2019
Case: Bauer Hockey Ltd. v. Sport Maska d.b.a. CCM Hockey, Gowling WLG, (Patent issue)
Status: Won by my client
Project: Reviewed patent in question and historical patent references. Wrote 2 depositions, and gave
- Testimony in front of a court in Montreal.
My testimony was cited several times in the decision as a determining factor in the final decision.
2020
Case: Skechers vs Nike, Irell & Manella LLP, (3 separate patents/cases at issue)
Status: Settled
Project: Review historical printed information and consulted on patent at issue.
2020
Case: Skechers vs Golden Goose, Irell & Manella LLP, (3 separate trademarks at issue)
Status: Pending
Project: Review historical printed evidence and wrote a deposition and a rebuttal.
2020
Case: Not able list the case as the record is sealed, (Quality issue/Arbitration)
Status: In favor of client
Project: Review various production and sample products. Wrote a deposition.
- Testified via Zoom before the Arbitration Court
My testimony was cited in the decision as a determining factor in the final decision.
2021
Case: Tory Burch vs Olem, Winston & Straw LLP, (Trademark issues)
Status: Pending
Project: Wrote deposition and rebuttal.
- Trial planned for 2023
2022
Case: Adidas vs NAFTA Traders, Markowitz Herbold PC, (Contractual sales agreement issue)
Status: Pending
Project: Preparing deposition
- Deposition planned for 4/15/23
- Trial planned for 2023
2022
Case: Walmart vs Deckers Outdoor Corp., Garson, Ségal, Steinmetz, Fladgate LLP, (Design Patent issue)
Status: Pending
Project: Did research and prepared written report.
- Participated in a deposition via Zoom
2022
Case: F21 vs Airwair, Katten Munchin Roseman LLP, (Trademark issue)
Status: Favorable settlement by my Customer
Project: Did research and prepared written report, wrote a rebuttal report
- Participated in a deposition via Zoom
Comments from a law Partner I worked with: “Thanks for your help and hard work. It really was a pleasure to work with you. I think your reports really helped us be in a position to resolve this.”
2022
Case: Evan Appel/Integra vs Propper (Quality Issues)
Status: Pending
Project: Prepared written report
2023
Case: Chiurazzi Law Group vs Rocky Brands (personal injury case)
Status: Pending
Project: Review product in question and wrote a report
2023
Case: Jamar Law/Customs by Ilene Inc vs Arnold Porter Law/Nike, (Trademark issue)
Status: Pending
Project: Compared products and wrote a rebuttal report
Participated in a deposition via Zoom
2023
Case: Eversheds Sutherland/PT. HTM/Mega vs Rocky Brands, (Quality Issues)
Status: Pending
Project: Inspected product in WH
2023
Case: Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP Walmart, Inc./ACI vs Vans Inc., (Trademark issue)
Status: Pending
Project: Did research and prepared written report, wrote a rebuttal report.
Participated in a deposition in person in Los Angeles
2024
Case: Goldberg Cohen LLP/ Next Step Group vs Deckers Outdoor Corp., (Design Patent issue)
Status: Pending
Project: Prepared written report
#8640291 (Issued 2/4/14) “The sole may include a bladder which extends an entire length of a foot.”
#7832118 (Issued 11/16/10) “Footwear providing enhanced protection against extreme landing impacts.”
#8276296 (Issued 7/6/09) “Dynamically responsive shock attenuation system for footwear.”
#7278226 (Issued 10/9/07) “Footwear providing enhanced protection against extreme landing impacts.”
#7020988 (Issued 4/4/06) “Footwear providing enhanced protection against extreme landing impacts.”
#8640291 (Pending) “A vulc style and cupsole style footwear and a method for manufacturing.”
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