Jerry Lee Barth | Principal Consultant

Jerry Lee Barth III

Principal Consultant

Jerry Lee Barth specializes in source code analysis and technical consulting for complex litigation matters. With more than a decade of experience in software consulting, Jerry brings deep expertise to cases involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breach-of-contract claims. His work is anchored in meticulous technical research and hands-on source code review, enabling him to provide defensible insights that inform case strategy and withstand courtroom scrutiny.

Jerry has contributed to dozens of high-profile legal matters spanning wireless communications, software architecture, mobile devices, semiconductors, financial technology, and more. His technical experience includes areas such as audio and video codecs, streaming platforms, operating systems, telecom standards, and register-transfer level (RTL) design. He has supported litigation providing expert testimony in cases involving 3D graphics rendering, financial software, and digital video receivers. His background in computer science, combined with a strong understanding of legal arguments, allows him to bridge the gap between engineering complexity and legal clarity, making him a valuable asset to attorneys navigating technical disputes.

Jerry plays a key role in supporting litigation teams through all stages of a case, from early diligence through trial. His ability to translate intricate software and hardware issues into clear, actionable analysis helps clients build stronger cases and make informed decisions in high-stakes environments.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Over a decade of experience supporting litigation involving patent infringement, trade secrets, and breach-of-contract disputes
  • Proven ability to translate complex software and hardware systems into clear, defensible legal insights
  • Experience supporting counsel in U.S. District Courts and the International Trade Commission (ITC), including expert testimony
  • Successfully contributed to over 30 high-stakes legal matters involving companies like Samsung, Apple, and Google
  • Strong interdisciplinary background across technical domains including wireless, fintech, and embedded systems
  • B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University

Areas of Expertise

  • Wireless & Cellular Communications
    Wireless and cellular communications, wireless charging technologies, wireless beamforming, base station and telecommunication infrastructure, mobile device radio functionality, wireless earbuds and short-range communication systems, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth packet capture and analysis.
  • Computer Networking & Internet Technologies
    IP routing and VPN technologies, software-defined networking (SDN), data routing and persistent connection protocols, geofencing and WebSocket-based communication, enterprise networking and IT infrastructure.
  • Semiconductor & Embedded Systems
    Circuit design and semiconductor device analysis, battery management systems, SSD encryption technologies, energy transfer systems for medical devices, hardware teardown and firmware extraction from integrated circuits.
  • Software Analysis & Reverse Engineering
    Reverse engineering of binary files, source code analysis, digital rights management (DRM) technologies, software obfuscation and decompilation techniques.
  • Digital Media, Streaming & Display Technology
    Video processing (e.g., object framing, 3D graphics rendering), streaming content delivery systems, display technologies and standards, set-top box and broadband gateway technologies.
  • Enterprise, Financial & RPA Software
    Financial services platforms (e.g., check image recognition, banking apps), robotic process automation (RPA), enterprise resource and IT service management software, software platforms for search and analytics.
  • Web, Advertising & Content Delivery Technologies
    Online advertising systems and targeted content delivery, progressive web apps and web-based user experiences, CAPTCHA systems and anti-bot technologies, data analytics and content distribution platforms.

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