Expert Witness Services
Introduction
Analytical expertise you can depend on in pharmaceutical IP and patent cases Avacta's expert witness service offers a broad range of support to companies in pharmaceutical IP disputes and suspected counterfeiting cases.
With expertise in a wide range of analytical techniques, extensive cross examination experience and knowledge of international patent law, Avacta is an essential partner when IP issues are, or may become, a concern.
What makes Avacta's expert witness service unique?
In a word; experience. As expert witnesses, Dr Kurt Baldwin and his colleagues have an in-depth understanding of the techniques needed to analyse and establish the composition of any drug product, including:
- Raman spectroscopy
- Fluorescence spectroscopy
- Spectroscopic mapping
- Ultra-microscopy (electron and atomic force)
- Optical microscopy
Moreover, having provided expert witness services in high profile patent cases in the United States, Canada and Europe, they back-up their technical skills with the ability to deliver findings effectively.
Dr Baldwin has worked on numerous patent litigation cases in the pharmaceutical sector for almost a decade, Kurt started his career under the tutelage of Prof. D. Batchelder (a renowned expert in the field). Kurt has presented evidence in depositions in the USA, cross examinations in Canada, and in court appearances in Europe. Much of this evidence has focused on Raman spectroscopic measurements of litigious samples, the subsequent interpretation and presentation of the results, and describing the technique and fundamental principles of this physical to the court. He is probably the most experienced person in the world at examining Raman spectra from formulations of a particular block-buster anti-depressant. However, his experience is not limited to this one product - Kurt's expertise and knowledge has been applied to various other products at different stages in their litigation.
Completing a complex puzzle…
For an expert witness to be successful a number of elements must fit together precisely:
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Analytical work must be appropriate
Avacta has experience in a wide range of suitable techniques and the experience and equipment to apply them most effectively, ensuring reliable results. -
Raw data is never enough
Through extensive experience of the lab techniques used, and an ability to "see beyond the numbers", Avacta have built a reputation for their ability to turn raw data into meaningful and accessible information that stands up under cross examination. -
Precision is all
With an ISO 9001:2000 quality award and careful attention to best practice throughout the process (from sample gathering and storage, through to note writing and results analysis) Avacta ensures that nothing "falls through the cracks" - giving you watertight analysis -
Court appearances and written statements must be accurate and compelling
Avacta's leading expert witness has been trained in court techniques and writing expert witness testimonials by the number one law firm in the US for this type of work. As a result you can be sure that representation is of the highest quality.
Services available
- Experimental method design and development
- Analytical testing of samples; bulk material and formulated products
- State-of-the-art, non-routine analytical testing
- Provision of expert testimony; preparation of reports, depositions
- Scientific appraisal of other expert testimony
- Development of demonstrative material to communicate scientific concepts and results
- Mentoring of other expert witnesses
A flexible approach
Avacta's expert witness services are available in a variety of forms, from primary investigation through to opinion on existing analysis, from complete one-off projects through to long term retainers for specific drug products.
Occasionally your specific needs may differ from Avacta's precise expertise, yet with links to other expert witnesses and leading academic research facilities, Avacta can call upon or identify the specialists you require.