
Experienced Intellectual Property Expert in Computer Science
Dr. Hugh M. Smith leverages decades of computer science and computer engineering expertise to provide authoritative intellectual property expert witness testimony, ensuring clarity and confidence in complex legal disputes.
Expert Witness Excellence in IP Litigation
80
Cases Consulted
Over 80 complex IP cases consulted with detailed technical analysis.
50
Depositions
Over 50 Depositions in IP cases
20
Years of IP Expert Witness Experience
Brings 20+ years of experience in IP Litigation and Technology Consulting.
13
Testifying in court
Testified as an expert in Federal Court thirteen times (US, Canada and Australia)
Trusted Expert in IP cases
Dr. Hugh M. Smith has extensive expertise in Computer Science related IP cases including technical analysis, report writing and testifying at both depositions and trial.

PhD in Computer Science from Michigan State University
40 years of Technical Experience Industry and Academic
Significant Trial and Deposition Testifying Experience
IP Litigation Technical Analysis Invalidity/Infringement/Markman
Wide Range of Computer Science Expertise and Experience
Dr. Smith’s expertise spans a wide range of computer related technologies including software and hardware, mobile devices, networking, and embedded systems. For example:
- Systems & Software: Software analysis, Mobile Apps, Web applications, Voice and Video systems, System testing.
- Networking: Wireless, Cellular, WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, Optical, TCP/IP (Layer 2 & 3), and related protocols.
- Embedded systems: Embedded applications, Hardware device control, Chip-level hardware analysis, HDL code review.
- Devices & Platforms: Smartphones (iOS, Android), System Security, Distributed systems, GPS tracking, Cameras, Printers.
- Web Technologies: Web servers, Web applications, Load balancing, Application servers, Security, and Databases.
Contact Information
Experienced Expert in Computer related IP Cases
Contact Dr. Hugh M. Smith directly via email or phone to discuss your intellectual property case or consulting needs.
Hugh M. Smith, Ph.D.
Phone: 805-550-8023
Email: hugh@husmith.com