Case Studies
J.S. Held Acquires Shechter & Everett to Expand Forensic Accounting Capabilities for Family Law Disputes in Florida
Read MoreA leading international technology company (the client) discovered that its patented solution for blockchain communication was potentially being exploited without permission by a major cryptocurrency platform. This patented system enables interoperability between independent blockchain networks to facilitate the seamless transfer of assets and data. Outside legal counsel for the client engaged J.S. Held to assess the financial impact of this alleged intellectual property (IP) infringement prior to litigation. The goal was to develop an independent damages model that could help determine whether pursuing legal action was justified. Given the complex nature of blockchain technology in dispute, the engagement required an approach that combined deep expertise in cryptocurrency technology with traditional patent damages analysis.
J.S. Held’s FinTech and Investigations experts collaborated with experts from the Patent Analysis & Reverse Engineering group from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, to create a specialized team to support this client engagement. Our team included experts in patent infringement analysis, crypto trading platforms, blockchain architecture, and IP valuation, notably JP Brennan (Global Head of FinTech, Payments, Crypto Compliance & Investigations), along with senior consultants Omer Khan, Sean Lynch, Dilin Massand, and David Fraser, and Managing Director Sam Wiley. Our multidisciplinary team was uniquely positioned to address both the technical complexities of the blockchain system and the economic modeling required for an IP damages assessment.
Informed by a rigorous damages model grounded in both blockchain data analytics and established IP economics, the client was able to assess and refine its legal strategy. The engagement demonstrates J.S. Held’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technical insight with financial expertise to tackle unprecedented challenges in the digital asset arena, ultimately delivering clear and defensible findings for stakeholders.
> Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
Our team delivers expert advisory and investigative services to help generate and protect value related to blockchain technology and digital assets, and to ensure integrity and fairness of cryptocurrency markets. We provide support to clients in crypto-related litigation, disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions and offer expertise in forensic accounting, financial investigations, cyber incident response, business intelligence on virtual asset service providers (VASPs), and inquiries involving anti-money laundering and other regulatory issues in cryptocurrencies.
> Intellectual Property Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Patent analysis and reverse engineering experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, combine technical excellence, patent expertise, and business acumen to partner with in-house corporate intellectual property (IP) groups, outside counsel, and financial institutions. Our in-house engineering expertise covers a broad range of technologies, including wireless & telecommunications, video & digital media analysis, systems & software, semiconductor, internet, and cloud services, among other areas.
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