Consumer products expert witnesses will have varying experience, as consumer products are manufactured and sold by many different industries. Consumer product expert consulting may provide valuable information for cases involving such areas as industrial design, product innovation, branding, marketing, advertising, product development, consumer technology, economics, packaging, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, mechanical engineering, safety, patent litigation, retail, metallurgical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, toxicology, the food and beverage industry, plastic engineering, cosmetics, human factors, fire protection, and other numerous disciplines, as consumer products from any field may become the subject of potential litigation due to various reasons.
Consumer products expert witnesses are often experienced with business practices, such as business plans, business administration, mergers and acquisitions, and sales, each of which is a very important factor in the marketing and selling of consumer products. Consumer product design and manufacturing must adhere to various patent laws, including those regulating trade dress, patent infringement, intellectual property, and issues with copyright.
Other consumer product experts may be knowledgeable in the product and industrial design phases of consumer products, which would be relevant in the event of a lawsuit over product liability. Consumer product experts may be asked to provide an expert opinion on product defects as a means of determining the source of the issue in question.
For more than twenty years, ForensisGroup has worked at connecting attorneys with the most trusted of available experts. Call our office today or fill out and Submit An Expert Request Form to be matched with a reputable consumer expert witness for your case.