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Intensity joined Secretariat on February 1, 2023.
Ryan Sullivan was recognized for the fifth straight year as a top U.S. economic expert in the 2018 edition of Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2018. Dr. Sullivan is one of only 24 highly recommended economic experts in the United States.
The IAM Patent 1000 identifies the leading technical and economic experts from around the world. According to Nicholas Richardson, research editor on the IAM Patent 1000, “Patents have become essential business commodities, and knowing how to obtain, enforce and monetise them has become mission critical for companies in all industry sectors.” Further, “Private practitioners play a key role in developing and implementing patent strategies for clients in both local and global markets, as well as acting to protect clients’ rights in the event of infringement. The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this pivotal area of practice.”
IAM lauded Dr. Sullivan’s expertise, stating “Intensity CEO Ryan Sullivan uses sophisticated economic models to solve the trickiest damages conundrums. He is called upon to testify in cases where billions are at stake.” IAM further stated that “Ryan Sullivan is the gold standard for damages experts. He applies real economic principles and consistently comes up with results that hold up on appeal.” IAM also noted that “He can handle large assignments with skill and finesse, and he applies his supreme econometric skills in a way that is straightforward.”
About the IAM Patent 1000
The IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals – is a unique guide that identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. Now in its’ seventh edition, IAM conducts nearly 2,000 interviews to identify individuals who have received sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000.