Drew Vivian | Senior Consultant

Drew Vivian

Senior Consultant

Drew Vivian is a Senior Consultant specializing in litigation consulting for patent and copyright infringement cases. With a background in computer science and years of experience in source code analysis, reverse engineering, and intellectual property consulting, Drew plays a key role in helping legal teams navigate complex technical disputes.

Prior to joining Quandary Peak, Drew worked on numerous high-profile litigation matters, conducting detailed code reviews under protective orders for cases involving telecommunications, wireless communication systems, and video recording technologies. His expertise extends beyond litigation to intellectual property consulting, including portfolio analysis, open-source code assessments, and technology landscape studies across industries such as AI, machine learning, autonomous driving software, and medical technology.

At Quandary Peak, Drew applies his technical skills and analytical approach to provide in-depth insights that support clients in legal disputes and consulting engagements. He is committed to delivering meticulous analysis and expert technical guidance in the ever-evolving landscape of software and technology litigation. Based in Austin, Texas—near the heart of software litigation in the Eastern District of Texas—Drew is well-positioned to support clients in high-stakes cases and is readily available to travel as needed.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in litigation consulting, supporting patent, copyright, and breach-of-contract cases.
  • Proven expertise in intellectual property consulting, including portfolio analysis and open-source code assessments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, helping legal teams navigate complex technical disputes.
  • Experience across diverse technology sectors, including telecommunications, AI, autonomous driving software, and medical technology.
  • B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2018).

Areas of Expertise

  • Source Code Analysis & Reverse Engineering
    Conducting code reviews under protective orders for high-profile legal cases.
  • Software & Hardware Proficiency
    Skilled in C/C++, Java, C#, Assembly, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Unix-based coding environments, and VHDL.
  • Telecommunications & Wireless Communication
    Expertise in 5G, base station communication, GPS, Wi-Fi, proximity sensing, and streaming protocols.
  • Machine Learning & AI
    Consulting experience in computer vision, smart fleet management, and AI-driven applications.
  • Medical & Healthcare Technology
    Experience with medical implant devices and healthcare software solutions.
  • Operating Systems & Platforms
    Hands-on experience with Android, macOS, iOS, and Windows.
  • Autonomous Systems & Automotive Software
    Consulting experience in autonomous driving software and automotive operating systems.

Litigation Consulting

  • Confidential Technology Litigation |
    Jurisdiction: US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    Counsel: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Nature of Suit: Patent
  • Certain Rechargeable Batteries and Components Thereof |
    Jurisdiction: International Trade Commission (ITC)
    Case Number: 337-TA-1421
    Counsel: Dority & Manning LLP
    Nature of Suit: Patent
  • RightQuestion, LLC v. Verizon Business Network Services LLC |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division
    Case Number: 2:24-cv-00091-JRG
    Technology: Telecomm, robocall mitigation
    Code review under Protective Order
  • ASUS Technology Licensing Inc. and Celerity IP, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co. |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division
    Case Number: 2:23-cv-00409-JRG-RSP
    Technology: Telecomm, 5G user equipment communication
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Stellar, LLC v. Motorola Solutions, Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Sherman Division
    Case Number: 4:23-cv-750-SDJ
    Technology: Video Recording Devices, Body Cameras
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Asus Technology Licensing Inc. and Celerity IP, LLC v. AT&T Corp., AT&T Mobility LLC, AT&T Mobility II LLC, and AT&T Services, Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division
    Case Number: 2:23-cv-486-JRG-RSP
    Technology: Telecomm Base Station Communication
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Bell Northern Research, LLC v. HMD America, Inc., HMD Global oy, Shenzhen Chino-e Communication Co., Wingtech Technology Co., Wingtech International, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Best Buy Stores, Target Corp., Walmart Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Miami Division
    Case Number: 1:22-cv-22706-RNS
    Technology: Wi-Fi, Proximity Sensing
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices Having Wireless Communication Capabilities and Components Thereof |
    Jurisdiction: United States International Trade Commission, Washington, D.C.
    Case Number: 337-TA-1367
    Retained by: Bell Northern Research, LLC
    Technology: Wireless Communication Systems
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Nariste Networks Pty v. Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division
    Case Number: 2:23-cv-00031-JRG-RSP
    Technology: Global Positioning System
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Roku, Inc. v. Universal Electronics Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: International Trade Commission (ITC)
    Case Number: INV No: 337-TA-1263
    Technology: Televisions, Remote Controllers
    Code review under Protective Order
  • 3G Licensing, SA, Koninklijke KPN N.V., and Orange S.A. v. Blackberry Limited and Blackberry Corporation |
    Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
    Case Number: 1:17-cv-00082-LPS
    Technology: Telecommunication
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Rovi Guides, Inc. v. Comcast Corporation |
    Jurisdiction: International Trade Commission (ITC)
    Case Number: INV No: 337-TA-1158
    Technology: Digital Video Receivers, Broadband Gateways
    Code review under Protective Order
  • Cypress Lake Software, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics |
    Jurisdiction: United States Eastern District Court of Texas
    Case Number: 6:19-cv-00328
    Counsel: Baker Botts
    Technology: Smart Phones and Mobile Operating Systems

Intellectual Property Consulting

  • Confidential Consulting Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis
    Technology: Audio codec.
  • Confidential non-practicing entity |
    Retained as a technical consultant for portfolio analysis and open source code analysis in the domain of e-bikes and motor control technology.
  • Confidential intellectual property service provider |
    Retained to provide technology landscape studies in a plurality of fields including smart fleet management and artificial intelligence applications across multiple industries.
  • Confidential IT consulting agency |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of machine learning and computer vision.
  • Confidential software company |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of retail computer vision solutions.
  • Confidential medical technology company |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of medical implant devices.
  • Confidential semiconductor manufacturer |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of microcontrollers.
  • Confidential semiconductor manufacturer |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the fields of autonomous driving software and operating systems.
  • Confidential telecom and IT company |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of telecommunications protocols and streaming services.
  • Confidential software company |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of system software and security.
  • Confidential non-practicing entity |
    Retained to provide consulting services in the field of software related to search and analytics.
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