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Survey Research, Design, and Analysis

IP Survey Research, Design, and Analysis

IP Survey Research, Design, and Analysis

NERA experts often provide survey evidence in intellectual property (IP) matters. Our experience in IP cases spans a variety of products and services including automobiles, apparel, computers, cosmetics, entertainment, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, and sports equipment. We apply rigorous methods to address infringement, estimate damages, and provide our clients with valuations of their IP. We also assist counsel by reviewing opponents' surveys and identifying their weaknesses and methodological flaws.
 
We have conducted numerous surveys establishing trademark confusion, trade dress confusion, secondary meaning, genericness, dilution, and false advertising. NERA's experts have also designed surveys used in patent disputes and helped owners secure trademarks for their products. We are familiar with the standards to which judges hold survey evidence and design our surveys so that they meet admissibility criteria. We are knowledgeable about the thresholds required to establish proof in Lanham Act cases and are aware of the survey formats commonly used in these cases.

Name Title Location Phone Email
Dr. Christian Dippon Senior Managing Director
Chair of NERA's Global Energy, Environment, Communications & Infrastructure Practice 		Washington, DC
New York City 		+1 202 466 9270
+1 212 345 1732 		christian.dippon@nera.com
Dr. Christine Siegwarth Meyer Senior Managing Director
Chair of NERA's Intellectual Property Practice 		White Plains, NY +1 914 448 4119 christine.meyer@nera.com
Dr. Melissa Pittaoulis Director Philadelphia +1 215 864 3879 melissa.pittaoulis@nera.com
Healey Whitsett Director Washington, DC +1 202 466 9202 healey.whitsett@nera.com
Dr. Kent Van Liere Affiliated Consultant San Francisco +1 415 291 1000 kent.vanliere@vanliereconsulting.com
Title Type Author
Americans' Health Priorities During the COVID-19 Pandemic Dr. Melissa Pittaoulis, Dr. Molly Sapia
A Tale of Two Cups: Acquired Distinctiveness and Survey Evidence Before the TTAB Published Article Sarah Butler and Healey Whitsett
Survey Response Bias and the ‘Privacy Paradox’ Published Article Sarah Butler, Dr. Garrett Glasgow, and Dr. Samantha Iyengar
Snapshot of Recent Trends in Asbestos Litigation: 2018 Update White Paper Mary Elizabeth C. Stern and Lucy P. Allen
Control Groups in Lanham Act Surveys Published Article By Dr. Eugene Ericksen and Dr. Melissa Pittaoulis
The Use of Surveys in Litigation: Recent Trends Working Paper By Sarah Butler and Dr. Kent Van Liere
Using Non-Probability Samples for Confusion Surveys -- Mall Intercepts and the Intern... Published Article By Dr. Eugene Ericksen
Emerging Issues in the Use of Surveys in Trademark Infringement on the Web Working Paper By Dr. Kent D. Van Liere and Sarah Butler
Economic Approaches to Intellectual Property Policy, Litigation, and Management Book Edited by Dr. Lauren Stiroh et al.
Rigorous Surveys for More Accurate IP Damages Published Article By Dr. Alan Cox