Formed in 2001, Demonstratives, Inc. (DI), specializes in 3D Litigation Animation Services. Since its inception, DI has expanded its capabilities in providing a broad range of visual scientific support to complicated litigation matters.The professional staff of DI includes doctorate-degreed project managers, engineers, animators, illustrators, and video editors, many of whom helped to establish the litigation animation industry. DI has been involved in many notable cases including:

KSR v. Teleflex - Landmark unanimous U.S. Supreme Court case on obviousness regarding patent claims. The U.S. Solicitor General noted, "[The] petitioner has supplied an animation that helpfully illustrates the point."

Sprint v. Vonage - $80 million settlement for DI client Sprint. Jurors said that DI's animated tutorial made Sprint's patent claims easy to understand.

Affymetrix v. Illumina - $90 million settlement for DI client Affymetrix. DI’s graphics helped Affymetrix show that Illumina infringed several of its patents.

Areas of Animation Expertise:

Intellectual Property: Mechanical

Intellectual Property: Electronics

Intellectual Property: Biotechnology

Medical Devices

Aviation

Ground Vehicle

General & Product Liability

Construction

Gerard Petillo is an Independent Forensic Firearm and Tool Mark Consultant who provides consultation services to Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Private Attorneys, Law Enforcement Agencies, Insurance Companies, Educational Institutions and private individuals in the area of Forensic Firearm Identification and Shooting Incident Reconstruction.

Mr. Petillo is a Criminalist who has worked in the Firearm/Tool Mark Section at the State Forensic Laboratory in Meriden Connecticut. Prior to that Mr. Petillo was a Police Officer, Detective, and Sergeant with the New York City Police Department. After 23 years of service in the NYPD, he retired from the Crime Laboratory in 2005. Mr. Petillo worked in the Firearms Analysis Section and the Evidence Control Section of the NYPD laboratory. He has also been a life long recreational, competition shooter, ammunition hand-loader and firearm enthusiast.

Gerard Petillo has a Bachelor Degree from the State University of New York with his major area of course work in Criminal Justice and Police Science. He has received much forensic training. The most significant forensic training comes from the New York City Police Department, Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners, the FBI, ATF, the New York Microscopical Society, and numerous firearm manufacturers. He has performed casework in two ASCLD/LAB accredited Crime Laboratories as well as an independent Laboratory and has been qualified as an expert in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Federal Court. Mr. Petillo has testified as an expert for both the Prosecution as well as the Defense.

He is an active Distinguished member in the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners as well as a member of the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists, the NRA, and the New York Microscopical Society.

He has presented scientific papers relating to firearm and tool mark identification, shooting incident reconstruction as well as instruct forensic firearm workshops to students of forensic science and professionals in the criminal justice system. His primary area of interest is the examination of firearm related evidence and reconstruction of shooting incidents.

Mr Petillo was trained in and believes in the team approach. The team approach involves a number of scientists with areas of expertise in a variety of forensic disciplines working together in an attempt to understand what h

IPS is Interactive Presentation Solutions, Inc., a full service visual resource company. Combining the latest in presentation technology and the experience of our visual and legal experts toward achieving our life's work: the persuasive presentation of evidence to help our clients obtain favorable verdicts.

IMPACT + SUBSTANCE

Our visual experts create stunning, impactful presentations. Our legal experts provide the substance. The latter apply their extensive background in thoroughly analyzing each case to come up with the most appropriate strategies for creating effective visuals. Immersed in the minute details of the case, they assume the vital role of In-Court Visual Directors in an actual trial. Perfectly synchronizing the visuals with your verbal communications for a seamless and well-coordinated presentation.

TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE

IPS works with your firm's trial team to develop well-organized, easily accessible exhibits that will save time and make your arguments more convincing in the courtroom. IPS supports most presentation software programs on the market today, and can train your personnel or supply our technicians to support you in trial. IPS can provide or arrange for all of the equipment used throughout the trial, and support a trial war room.

Our staff members have been involved in numerous cases over the past 20 years, earning a national reputation for excellence in trial visual communications and research. IPS professionals have worked in virtually every area of litigation.

Services:

Consulting / Case Analysis

Animation

Audio Video Enhancements

Demonstrative & Document Exhibits

Graphics & Visual Services

Video Editing

Trial Exhibit Management

Website Preservation

Courtroom Presentations

Settlement Presentations

Presentation Seminars / MCLE

Training

Equipment Rentals

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