Alan D. Ball, IDSA
`Industrial Designer, Inventor, and Design Expert.
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`50 Francesca Ave, Somerville, MA 02144-2002
`Phone: 617.718.9342.
`Email: alball@abidstudio.com. Website: www.abidstudio.com
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`Expert Witness Employment:
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`2016-present Snap-On, L.P. v. Harbor Freight, Case No. 2:16-cv-01265-LA, United States District
`Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Division.
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`Hired by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP as expert witness for defendant
`Harbor Freight. Services include expert declaration opposing injunction and testimony.
`Case pending.
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`2015-present C&A Marketing Inc. v. GoPro Inc., Complaint for Patent Infringement of D730,423;
`Case No. 1:15-cv-7854-RMB-JS, United States District Court, District of New Jersey.
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`2015-16
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`2015
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`2014-15
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`Hired by Morrison Foerster as expert witness for plaintiff C&A Marketing. Case pending.
`Schluter Systems, L.P. v. Imre Batori and Progress Profiles, Complaint for Patent
`Infringement of D706,459; Civ. Act No. 1:15cv144 (CMH/IDD), United States District
`Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.
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`Hired by Fish & Richardson P.C. (Dallas) as expert witness for plaintiff Schluter Systems.
`Expert services included initial consultation, photography of evidence, production of
`infringement report and invalidity report, and deposition prep. Case settled.
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`Hamilton Beach, petitioner v. Courtesy Products, patent owner, Cases IPR2014-
`01257 and 01258, United States Patent and Trademark Office, before the Patent Trial
`and Appeal Board.
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`Hired by Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP (Washington DC) as
`expert witness for patent owner Courtesy Products. Expert services included initial
`consultation and production of declaration.
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`Caterpillar, Inc., petitioner, V. Miller International, Ltd., patent owner. Case IPR2015-
`00416, Patent D673,982 S, United States Patent and Trademark Office, before the
`Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
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`Hired by McCarter English as expert for opposer. Expert services include production of
`reports, declaration and testimony regarding functionality of wall switch design.
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`Hired by Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP (Washington DC) as
`expert witness for petitioner Caterpillar, Inc. Expert services included initial consultation
`and production of declaration of obviousness. PTAB decision found the patent invalid due
`as obvious.
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`2014-present Pass and Seymour, Inc., Opposer, v. Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., Applicant,
`Application Nos. 85/298,572,85/298,600, 85/298,606, Mark: Product Configuration for
`Light Dimmer Switch Opposition Nos. 91208865 (parent),91212529, 91212524. United
`States Patent and Trademark Office before The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
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`2014
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`2013-14
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`2012
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`2014-present Dyson, Inc. v. SharkNinja Operating LLC, Case No. 1:14-cv-00779, United States
`District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
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`Hired by Jones Day as expert for defendant. Expert services include production of
`declaration and reports regarding design patent invalidity, claim construction and non-
`infringement.
`SkyHawke Technologies, LLC petitioner v. L&H Concepts, LLC patent owner,
`Cases IPR2014-00437 & IPR2014-00438, United States Patent and Trademark Office,
`before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
`Hired by Fish & Richardson P.C. (Austin) as expert for US 5,779,566 patent owner L&H
`Concepts, LLC. Expert services included consultation, production of declaration of non-
`obviousness, and deposition. PTAB decision found certain claims unpatentable due to
`obviousness.
`Sunlight Supply Inc. v. Maverick Sun Inc., Complaint for Patent Infringement,
`Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement, Unfair Competition, and False
`Designation of Origin Case No. 2:13-cv-2052, United States District Court Western
`District of Washington at Seattle.
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`Hired by Betts Patterson Mines (Seattle) as expert witness for defendant Maverick Sun.
`Expert services included initial consultation, photography of evidence, production of
`patent invalidity/functionality report and design patent/trade dress non-infringement
`report.
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`Nokia Corporation et al. v. HTC Corporation et al., In the Matter of Certain Portable
`Electronic Communication Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Components Thereof,
`Investigation Number 337-TA-847. United States International Trade Commission,
`Washington DC, before the Honorable Thomas B. Pender, Administrative Law Judge.
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`Hired by Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP (Washington DC) as
`expert witness for the defendant, HTC. Expert services included initial consultation,
`preparation and presentation of Technology Tutorial for the ITC, and partial production of
`Expert Non-Infringement Report.
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`Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. et al. v. Covidien Inc., et al., 11-cv-871 (S.D. Ohio).
`Served as the expert witness for the plaintiff, Ethicon, concerning alleged infringement of
`design patents US D661,801; US D661,802; US D661,803; and US D661,804.
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`Hired by Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP (NYC) as expert witness for plaintiff
`Ethicon. These design patents claim an ornamental design for a user interface for a
`surgical instrument. Expert services included initial consultation, photography of
`evidence, production of Expert Infringement Report and Expert Validity Report (rebuttal),
`Deposition, ongoing expert consultation, and Direct Examination preparation.
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`Emerson Electric Company v. Anaheim Manufacturing Company, In the Matter of
`Certain Food Waste Disposers and Components and Packaging Thereof, Investigation
`Number 337-TA-838. United States International Trade Commission, Washington DC,
`before the Honorable Thomas B. Pender, Administrative Law Judge.
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`Hired by Dechert LLP (Philadelphia) as expert witness for defendant Anaheim. Expert
`services included production of Expert Reports concerning design patent invalidity,
`Expert Report Rebuttal concerning non-infringement of design patent and trade dress,
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`Deposition, production of Direct Examination report and Testimony Preparation. Plaintiff
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`withdrew the all complaints one day before trial.
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`Samsung Electronics (UK) LTD. v Apple Inc., Case No: HC 11 C 03050, In the High
`Court of Justice, Chancery Division Patents Court.
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`Hired by Morrison & Foerster LLP (San Francisco) and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer,
`(London) as Expert Witness for Apple computer regarding the alleged infringement of the
`Samsung Galaxy Tab(s) of Registered Community Design #000181607-001. Expert
`services included production of Expert reports and 2 days of testimony before the High
`Court.
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`Respirgames Inc., Somerville MA, Director of Product Development.
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`Ziba Boston LLC, Arlington, Massachusetts, Managing Director.
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`Shinola LLC, Somerville, MA, Founder and President.
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`Altitude Inc., Somerville, Massachusetts, Founder and Principal, Director of Design.
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`Herbst Lazar Bell, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, Freelance Industrial Designer.
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`Group Four Design Inc., Avon, Connecticut, Industrial Designer.
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`IDSA Expert Witness Certification Seminar, Reston, VA.
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`Design Employment:
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`2002-present Alan Ball Industrial Design, Inc. (A.B.I.D.), Somerville, Massachusetts, President.
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`2006-present Margit Manufacturing Company, Somerville MA, President
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`2011-2013
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`2000-2002
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`1994-2000
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`1992-2000
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`1991-1992
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`1988-1991
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`1987-1988
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`Education:
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`2008
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`1981-1987
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`Design Continuum, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, Industrial Designer.
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`Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, Bachelors of Industrial Design, Minor in Information
`Studies, 1987. Magna Cum Laude.
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`Awards, Honors and Other Activities:
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`2007
`2005
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`DIMe Mexican Design Industry Congress, featured keynote speaker.
`Best in Category, 2nd Annual HomeWorld Business® Housewares Design Awards, CSC-
`650 Slow Cooker, Cuisinart Inc.
`Innovations CES Design and Engineering Showcase Award, PepperPad Handheld Tablet
`Computer, Pepper Computer Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Gold Award, Xpressa IP Business Telephone, Pingtel
`Corporation.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Silver Award, DeWalt Worksite Radio/Charger, Black and
`Decker, Inc.
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`2004
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`2002
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`2000
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`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Silver Award, ID Research Process, PDT 7200 Barcode
`Scanner Terminal, Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Bronze Award, Brita Cascade Water Filtration Pitcher, the
`Clorox Company.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Gold Award, P300 Phaser Barcode Scanning Terminal,
`Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Silver Award, LS2100 Hotshot Retail Barcode Scanner,
`Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Silver Award, Cyclone Retail Scanner Concept, Symbol
`Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Bronze Award, LeashLight Dog Leash w/integrated flashlight,
`Black and Decker, Inc.
`Bronze Bean Award: IDSA Boston Chapter, Award for leadership and contribution to the
`local design community.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Gold Award, DLL 5010M Laser Barcode Scanner, Symbol
`Technologies, Inc. and Datalogic S.p.A.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Bronze Award, Snake Light Outdoor Lanterns, Black and
`Decker, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Bronze Award, DeWalt 12.0 Volt Flexible Floodlight, Black
`and Decker, Inc.
`IDSA NE Regional Conference Serious Fun Syracuse NY. Featured Speaker.
`Industrie Forum (iF) Seal for Design Excellence, PPT4600 Plato Barcode Scanning
`Terminal, Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`Industrie Forum (iF) Seal for Design Excellence, LS4000 Eclipse Retail Barcode
`Scanner, Symbol Technologies, Inc. and Datalogic S.p.A.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Gold Award, PPT4600 Plato Barcode Scanning Terminal,
`Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Silver Award, LS4000 Eclipse Retail Barcode Scanner,
`Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA/BusinessWeek IDEA Silver Award, PDT 4000 Zircon Barcode Scanning Terminal,
`Symbol Technologies, Inc.
`IDSA Student Merit Award.
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`1987
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`US Design Patents (57):
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`2012 D690,992
`2010 D611,760
`2009 D586,807
`2008 D561,758
`2008 D575,578
`2008 D575,579
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`Beverage Filter Stand, Eternal East (HK) Ltd. (Bonavita).
`Blender, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Hand-held Computer, Pepper Computer.
`Hand-held Computer, Pepper Computer.
`Slow Cooker, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Slow Cooker, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
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`2008 D559,133
`2007 D553,427
`2006 D521,314
`2006 D522,308
`2006 D529,491
`2006 D530,146
`2006 D532,644
`2006 D533,390
`2006 D534,189
`2006 D534,190
`2006 D554,637
`2005 D510,675
`2005 D511,643
`2005 D512,058
`2005 D507,149
`2004 D492,770
`2004 D492,771
`2004 D492,993
`2004 D492,994
`2004 D493,222
`2004 D494,673
`2004 D494,674
`2004 D495,414
`2004 D496,455
`2004 D497,988
`2004 D498,840
`2004 D507,149
`2003 D480,475
`2001 D437,027
`2001 D438,524
`2001 D445,627
`2001 D445,795
`2001 D450,687
`2001 D451,091
`2000 D418,714
`2000 D419,027
`2000 D425,980
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`Temperature Probe, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Food Processor, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Control knob for toaster, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Cooker, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Handheld Computer, Pepper Computer.
`Standmixer, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Toaster oven, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Toaster oven, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Frozen food maker, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Frozen food maker, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Handheld Computer, Pepper Computer.
`Coffee Urn, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Cooker, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Hand-held Computer, Pepper Computer.
`Blender Base, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Mouthpiece for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Mouthpiece for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Mouthpiece for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Mouthpiece for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Actuator body for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Actuator body for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Actuator body for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Consumer blender base design, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Actuator body for an inhalation device, Glaxo Group Limited.
`Water filter reservoir, The Clorox Company.
`Telephone base, Pingtel Inc.
`Coffee maker, Black & Decker Inc.
`Game controller precision button, Acco Brands, Inc.
`Scroll wheel for a telephone base, Pingtel Inc.
`Bezel for a telephone base, Pingtel Inc.
`Water filtration pitcher, The Clorox Company.
`Water filtration pitcher, The Clorox Company.
`Hand-held tissue examination device, Assurance Medical, Inc.
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`2000 D435,084
`2000 D445,627
`1999 D408,566
`1999 D410,117
`1999 D414,171
`1999 D416,247
`1999 D417,934
`1998 D391,250
`1997 D378,295
`1997 D382,359
`1997 D385,075
`1997 D388,076
`1996 D370,478
`1996 D372,772
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`U.S. Utility Patents (11)
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`Water filter, The Clorox Company.
`Electric coffee maker housing, Black and Decker.
`Flexible Flashlight, Black and Decker Inc.
`Combination light and retractable leash, Black & Decker Inc.
`Optical Scanner, Symbol Technologies Inc.
`Game pad for laptop computers, Acco Brands, Inc.
`Combined mop head with squeegee, Easy Day Manufacturing Company.
`Ring mounted optical scanner, Symbol Technologies Inc.
`Binoculars, Essecson Associates, Inc.
`Miniature Lantern, Black and Decker Inc.
`Electric Iron, Black and Decker Inc.
`Optical Scanner, Symbol Technologies Inc.
`Combined optical scanner and portable terminal, Symbol Technologies Inc.
`Portable fan, Black and Decker Inc.
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`Ice cream maker & dispenser apparatus, Cuisinart (Conair Corporation).
`Pad computer, Pepper Computer.
`Combined retractable leash and flashlight, Black & Decker Inc.
`Removable cleaning element from mop, Easy Day Manufacturing Company.
`Glove-mounted System for reading bar code symbols, Symbol Technologies.
`Folding photographic method and apparatus, Polaroid Corporation.
`Hand-held electronic apparatus with pivoting display, Symbol Technologies
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`2008 7,325,413
`2007 7,224,345
`2000 6,024,054
`2000 6,058,548
`2000 6,098,886
`1999 5,950,020
`1999 5,979,764
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`1999 6,003,187
`1999 6,003,472
`1998 5,763,865
`1997 5,610,386
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`Professional Affiliations:
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`1983-present Member Industrial Designs Society of America (IDSA).
`2004-present Member, Design Management Institute (DMI).
`1994-present Member, American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA).
`2004- 2008
`Member, Toastmasters International.
`1994-1999
`Member Color Marketing Group (CMG).
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`Combination mop and wiper, Easy Day Manufacturing Company.
`Combined retractable leash and flashlight, Black & Decker Inc.
`Bar code reader terminal module, Symbol Technologies Inc.
`Portable optical scanning system, Symbol Technologies Inc.
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