Textile/Garment Litigation: Defects, IP, Valuation
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- Company: AURUM & ASSOCIATES
- Phone: (213) 290-6363
- Cell: (323) 909-6363
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Clothing/Apparel and ManufacturingKeywords/Search Terms:
Textile Knits Woven, Printing Dyeing Knitting, Curing Washing Finishing, Cutting and Sewing, Digital Printing, Sublimation Pigment Reactive, Inspections, Defects Disputes Chargeback, Design Pattern Development, Color Separation Engravings, Flat Screen Rotary Screen, Copyrights Modifications LicensingEducation:
B.S. Business Administration, California State University - LAYears in Practice:
25Additional Information
Strategic Technical Analysis for Textile & Apparel Litigation: With over 25 years of hands-on experience in textile mills and garment manufacturing, I provide technical expert testimony and forensic consulting for complex disputes involving product valuation, production failures, intellectual property, and supply chain logistics. Core Areas of Expertise: • Production & Manufacturing: Expert analysis of knitting, dyeing, printing, and cutting/sewing operations. Specialized in determining "party at fault" in multi-vendor factory disputes. • Product Defects & Quality: Technical evaluation of patent and latent defects, conformity of goods, and time limitation on claims for non-conforming goods. • Valuation & Financials: Forensic analysis of inventory aging, seasonality impact, working loss, devaluation based on production stages, and factoring agreements. • Intellectual Property & Ownership: Comprehensive knowledge of copyright registration, infringement, licensing, and transfer of ownership. • Supply Chain & Logistics: Expertise in goods in transit, terms of sale, chargebacks, and collection practices. The Litigation Advantage: I specialize in uncovering the "decisive issue" that often facilitates a settlement or successful verdict. I have supported both Plaintiff and Defense counsel in State and Federal jurisdictions.