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Computer Software Intellectual Property Expert Witness Istvan Jonyer
Istvan B. Jonyer, PhD
Testifying Expert Witness
San Francisco CA USA
phone: (818) 814-8851

With a PhD in artificial intelligence, Dr. Istvan Jonyer is a distinguished expert with 25+ years of experience across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. Renowned for expertise in AI/ML, smart TV platforms, and software technologies, he provides clear, persuasive insights in litigation. His perspective bridges technology and business, shaped by launching Google TV, designing networking equipment at Nortel, founding AI startups, and evaluating patents for investors. He has testified in federal courts, PTAB, and arbitrations, praised for articulate reports and depositions that demystify complex tech.
Areas of Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, graph mining, genetic programming, data mining, clustering, social network analysis; applications in healthcare, advertising, privacy (e.g., facial recognition), LLMs.
- Smart TV/Streaming: Google TV (Chromecast predecessor), Android TV; OEM partnerships (Sony, LG, Vizio); UX, content delivery, ecosystem scaling.
- Networking: Mobile wireless protocols, TCP/IP, routers, CDN, packet switching, distributed systems.
Formal Education
- Ph.D., Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, The University of Texas at Arlington – Best Dissertation Award.
- M.B.A., Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Expert Witness Experience
Proven in 20+ cases, Dr. Jonyer opines on patent infringement, invalidity, IPRs, trade secrets, breach of contract, and privacy, involving technology giants like Google, Meta, Apple, Netflix, Nokia. Deposed 4+ times; testified at trial. Works with plaintiff/defense, with law firms like Ropes & Gray, Fox Rothschild, Boies Schiller.
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