Consumer Products
Expert Witnesses and Consultants
In 2019, the Consumer Products industry in the U.S. was estimated to be $635 billion. One of the most important parts of the U.S. economy, the consumer products category comprises a vast assortment of goods including clothing, toys, appliances, personal and hair care products, sporting goods, vehicles and vehicle components, electronics, and processed foods and beverages.
In such a large and innovative area, multiple legal issues arise. These include violations of proprietary IP such as infringements on utility or design patents, large class-action litigations involving multiple consumers injured by a product with an alleged manufacturing defect, or liabilities around failure to warn of product dangers.
A good deal of the legal work in this category involves regulatory proceedings. We routinely place regulatory experts before agencies such as the Consumer Products Safety Commission. And certainly, an expert will be necessary to support your client in the case of a Department of Justice civil penalty for failure to report a defective product. We are also often asked to find the right expert to rebut the Federal Trade Commission’s allegations of false or misleading advertising in regard to product claims.
Whether you’re a law firm handling complex class action litigation, or a company engaged in designing, testing, or bringing a product to market, having the right expert help you understand and navigate the highly specialized needs of the consumer products marketplace is critical.
Though not an exhaustive list, these are specialty areas where we have placed consumer products experts:
- Consumer Products Laws and Regulations
- Consumer Products Patent Infringement Cases
- Consumer Products Product Liability Claims
- Consumer Products Class Action Litigation
- Consumer Products Research & Development
- California Proposition 65
- Product Recalls
- Materials Science
- Product Packaging
- Logistics & Supply Chain
Expertise for Every Eventuality
A sampling of our consumer products case studies showcases the breadth and depth of our experts’ proficiency.
Technical Expert on Game Controllers for Patent Infringement
Technical expert on game controllersfor patent infringement The need Attorneys representing a small mobile console gaming company in a patent infringement suit against a well-known [...]
Consumer Products Recall Management for Class Action Lawsuit
Consumer Products Recall Management Expert for Class Action The need Attorneys representing consumers in a class action lawsuit against a heating, ventilation and [...]
Supply Chain Accountability Expert for Fraud Class Action
Supply chain accountability expert for fraud class action The need Attorneys representing customers of several well-known retailers in a class action suit claiming [...]
Battery Expert for Design and Manufacturing Assessment
Lithium-ion battery expert for design and manufacturing assessment The need A leading consumer home appliance company needed an expert in the manufacturing and [...]
Mobile device power expert for patent litigation
Mobile device power expert for patent litigation The need Attorneys at a top-ranked AmLaw firm needed an expert in mobile device power management [...]
Sound Expert for Product Development
Engagement example - Rubin Anders found a sound expert to assist with product development.
Mechanical Engineer for Biotech Product Development
Mechanical engineer for biotech product development The need A biotech start up needed a mechanical engineer with expertise in strain gauge load cells [...]
Chemical Expert for Product Development
Chemical expert for product development The need A small company that develops electronic products had an immediate need for a chemist familiar with cleaning products [...]
Flavor Expert for Patent Litigation
Flavor expert for patent litigation The need Attorneys at a top-ranked AmLaw 100 firm needed a chemistry expert with specific expertise in food [...]
Materials Engineer Expert for Patent Litigation
Materials engineer for patent litigation The need An attorney at an AmLaw 100 firm had an urgent need for a mechanical expert with specific [...]
Vehicle Data Recorder Expert for Product Liability
Vehicle data recorder expert for class action The need Pursuing a class action against the manufacturer of a popular SUV for an alleged defect [...]
How We Find Your Experts
Unlike other companies who search for experts through stale databases, we work in lockstep with our clients to identify the precise expert you seek, even if only one exists. Our researchers dig deep into the science or industry elite to identify the proverbial “needle in a haystack” authority you need. It’s a result of understanding your problem, knowing the right questions, and probing your expectations. And as your case and needs evolve, we proactively anticipate that, too.
We succeed at locating knowledgeable experts with deep experience in the consumer products arena because we have years of experience, a team of researchers who are themselves often Ph.D. scientists and our exacting search methodologies honed over 20-years in business. You will not find the technical expertise of our research department in any other expert placement firm. Our team and our process is unparalleled for successfully matching your perfect expert.
The primary criteria we use to select these individuals include, but are not limited to:
- Your stated needs
- Academic background and certifications
- Industry experience and professional background
- Location and travel limitations
- Experience in legal proceedings
- Qualifications of the opposition witnesses
- Potential conflicts of interest
- Fees
Our team of Ph.D. and J.D. researchers have years of experience in their disciplines and are consummately poised to identify experts who can fill the niche you need. Whether you’re seeking an expert opinion on whether a product needs a “Prop 65 warning,” or the effectiveness of your company’s CPSC product recall protocol, our team has the technical understanding and extensive network to locate the perfect expert to suit your requirements.