Tal Lavian, Ph.D.

Dr. Lavian is a scientist, technologist, and educator in Network Communications, Telecommunications, Internet Protocols, and Wireless Networking, with over 35 years of experience in these fields. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he specialized in networking and communications. Dr. Lavian has a strong background in technologies such as TCP/IP, UDP, VoIP, LAN/WAN, and Ethernet, and has provided testimony as an expert witness in Federal, IPR, and ITC cases. He is a named inventor on 120 patents that have been issued and filed.

In addition to his expertise, Dr. Lavian has also held academic positions at the University of California, Berkeley, serving as an industry fellow and lecturer in the Industrial Engineering and Operation Research (IEOR) Department and the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET). He has also been involved with U.C. Berkeley's start-up accelerator, SkyDeck, serving as the principal investigator for the RF signal start-up company, CRadar.Ai, and as the CTO for smartphone wireless telecommunicators service integrator, Aybell (previously known as VisuMenu).

Services

Dr. Lavian offers litigation support and expert witness services in the areas of network communications, telecommunications, mobile wireless, and Internet software technologies.

As a consultant, he provides his expertise in the following areas:

Network communications, telecommunications, Internet protocols, and mobile wireless:
• Communication networks: Internet protocols; TCP/IP suite, TCP, UDP, IP, Ethernet, 802.3, network protocols, network software applications, data link, network, and transport layers (L2, L3, L4), packet switching, data center network architecture
• Mobile wireless: Wi-Fi, 802.11, Bluetooth, MAC, PHY, Wireless LAN (WLAN). Cellular systems, SMS, instant messaging (chat), mobile devices, smartphone
• Internet/cloud: Internet Technologies, Web applications, HTTP, e-mail, SMTP, POP, IMAP, Java, C/C++, file transfer FTP, client-server, cloud computing, distributed computing
• Routing/switching: LAN, WAN, VPN, routing protocols, RIP, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, multicast, DNS, QoS, network infrastructure, network communication architectures
• VoIP/Streaming Media: PSTN, circuit switching, IP telephony, VoIP, SIP, RTP, SS7, SONET, TDM, video/audio conferencing, streaming media

Dr. Lavian is a leading expert in the areas of network communications, telecommunications, mobile wireless, and Internet software technologies and provides a range of services in these fields. As a consultant, he offers expertise in communication networks, mobile wireless, Internet and cloud technologies, routing and switching, and VoIP and streaming media. He has extensive experience in software development, including design, architecture, configuration, installation, and testing of networks. Dr. Lavian has both academic and hands-on experience in these areas, and is knowledgeable about a variety of technology products, implementations, standards, designs, hardware, systems, and software technologies.

In his role as an expert witness, Dr. Lavian provides his opinion and litigation support services in patent-related cases involving network communications, telecommunications, mobile wireless, and Internet software technologies. He has extensive experience preparing reports and testifying in Federal, IPR, and ITC cases, and has appeared before the USPTO PTAB IPR and ITC in over 140 patent-related cases. Dr. Lavian is skilled at explaining complex and sophisticated technologies to laypeople. Past cases have involved leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn, Avaya, T-Mobile, AT&T, Ericsson, Sprint, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Arista Networks, Polycom, Motorola, LG, WhatsApp, Instagram, Huawei, Facebook, and Apple.

In addition to his expertise, Dr. Lavian has also been retained in over 120 patent-related cases and is qualified to provide a range of litigation support services. These services include serving as an expert witness in federal courts, the USPTO, and the ITC; providing expert testimony in USPTO reexamination, interference, and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings; preparing expert reports and giving experienced courtroom testimonies; effectively explaining technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences; analyzing products and technologies, patent portfolios, claim charts, and conducting patentability research; and providing litigation support and technology education in patent disputes and reexaminations.
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Litigation Support Services

As an expert witness, Dr. Lavian offers various litigation support services in patent-related cases. He has extensive experience providing testimony and expert reports in federal courts, USPTO proceedings, and the International Trade Commission (ITC). In addition, he has also served as an expert witness in USPTO reexamination, interference, and inter partes review (IPR) cases.

Dr. Lavian is known for his ability to effectively communicate technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences. He is skilled at helping laypeople understand complex and sophisticated technologies, making him an invaluable resource for patent disputes and reexaminations.

In addition to his expert testimony, Dr. Lavian also provides product and technology analysis, as well as assistance with patent portfolios, claim charts, and patentability research. He has a wealth of experience in these areas, having been retained in over 120 patent-related cases.

Dr. Lavian is well-equipped to provide comprehensive litigation support and technology education in patent disputes and reexaminations. His expertise and experience make him a valuable resource for those seeking expert guidance in these complex and technical legal matters.
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Areas of Expertise

Additional Expertise:

Routing Switching; TCP/IP Suite; TCP; UDP; IP; Ethernet; Network Protocols; Network Software Applications; Data Link, Network and Transport Layers (L2, L3, L4); Data Center Network Architecture; Broadband, Network communications, telecommunications, Internet protocols, and mobile wireless:
• Network Communications: Internet protocols; TCP/IP suite, TCP, UDP, IP, Ethernet, 802.3, network protocols, network software applications, data link, network, and transport layers (L2, L3, L4), SNMP, network management, packet switching, and network architecture.
• Mobile wireless: Wi-Fi, 802.11, Bluetooth, Wireless LAN (WLAN), MAC, PHY, ARQ, HARQ. Cellular systems, SMS, instant messaging (chat), mobile devices, and smartphones.
• Internet/cloud: Internet Technologies, Web applications, HTTP, e-mail, SMTP, POP, IMAP, Java, C/C++, file transfer FTP, client-server, cloud computing, and distributed computing.
• Routing/switching: LAN, WAN, VPN, routing protocols, RIP, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, multicast, DNS, QoS, queuing, traffic control, network infrastructure, network architectures.
• VoIP Streaming Media: VoIP, SIP, RTP, video/audio conferencing, streaming media, IP telephony, PSTN, circuit switching, WebRTC, SS7, SONET, TDM.

Profile

Dr. Lavian holds a Ph.D. in computer science, specializing in networking and communications, from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a highly respected expert in the fields of network communications, mobile wireless, internet technologies, and telecommunications, with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Dr. Lavian has co-authored numerous scientific publications, journal articles, and peer-reviewed papers.

In addition to his academic expertise, Dr. Lavian has extensive hands-on experience in the development of network protocol software, network design, architecture, configuration, and testing. He is frequently sought out for his valuable insights on design, implementation, industry standards, and other technological aspects by well-known companies. As a scientist, technologist, and educator, Dr. Lavian has over 30 years of experience in computer science and network communications. He is a senior member of the IEEE and provides consulting services in the areas of Network Communications, Telecommunications, mobile wireless, and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) technologies. He is the named inventor on over 120 issued and filed patents, and has successfully prosecuted over 60 patents pro se in front of the USPTO, including writing the claims, filing the patents, responding to office actions, and interviewing with examiners.
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Areas Served

California, All States.

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Professional Experience

Dr. Lavian has a diverse background in academic research, university teaching, high-tech industry research, development, and consulting. He has served as the principal investigator for three US Department of Defense (DARPA) projects and directed a wireless research project for a US federal agency. He has also worked as a principal scientist at Nortel Labs, where he served as the technical chair of the Patent Committee for Nortel Networks' EDN. Dr. Lavian has held visiting positions at UC Berkeley's RAD Lab and served as the Technical co-Chair of IEEE Interconnects at Stanford University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Lavian has designed and developed a range of networking equipment, including switches, routers, gateways, and network applications. He has expertise in the development of communication systems and network architectures. In addition to his contributions to the field, Dr. Lavian has made several notable achievements, including leading the development of the first network resource-scheduling service for grid computing and creating the first demonstrated dynamic transatlantic allocation of 10Gbs Lambdas as a grid service. He also pioneered the development of the first wire-speed active network device on commercial hardware.
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Legal Experience & Services

Dr. Lavian is a highly qualified expert witness in patent-related cases, with a wealth of experience in the field. He has provided expert testimony and consulting services to numerous leading law firms, including Fish Richardson, Cooley, Oblon, Irell & Manella, McKool Smith, Keker Van Nest, Finnegan, Holland & Knight, Perkins Coie, Kirkland & Ellis, Desmarais, Morgan Lewis, Kenyon & Kenyon, Durie Tangri, Greenberg Traurig, Ropes & Gray, McGuireWoods, Paper Hamilton, Skadden, Winston & Strawn, Gibson Dunn, Simpson Thacher, and Foley & Lardner. These law firms hired him to consult cases related to network communications, telecommunications, and Internet Protocols, and are known for their high-quality legal services.

In addition to his extensive knowledge of these technologies, Dr. Lavian has demonstrated his ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. This has made him a valuable asset in patent litigation proceedings, where he has testified in various courts, including the United States District Court, the USPTO, the ITC, and other courts in the United States and Canada. He has also provided expert testimony in USPTO PTAB proceedings, including IPRs, CBM reviews, PGRs, Ex-Parte Re-Examinations, and PTO Interferences. With his strong background and expertise, Dr. Lavian is well-equipped to provide valuable insights and support in patent-related cases.

Affiliations

• IEEE Senior Member
• Technical Co-Chair, IEEE Hot Interconnects 2005 at Stanford University
• Member, IEEE Communications Society (COMMSOC)
• Member, IEEE Computer Society
• Member, IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society
• Member, ACM, ACM Special Interest Group on Data Communication (SIGCOM)
• Member, ACM Special Interest Group on Hypertext, Hypermedia, and Web (SIGWEB)
• Member, IEEE Consultants' Network (CNSV)
• Global Member, Internet Society (ISOC)
• President Java Users Group, Silicon Valley Mountain View, CA,1999-2000
• Toastmasters International

Qualifications

Dr. Lavian is highly qualified in the field of software development for network protocols, with a wealth of experience in various related areas. He has a strong background in both academia and industry, having obtained a Ph.D. in computer science specializing in networking and communications from the University of California, Berkeley. He also brings practical expertise to his work, having spent over 35 years working in the field of network communications, telecommunications, internet protocols, and wireless networking.

In terms of his qualifications specifically in software development, Dr. Lavian has extensive experience in areas such as network protocol development, architecture design, configuration, installation, and network testing. He has a deep understanding of technology products from various companies, their implementations, and the related standards, designs, systems, hardware, and software technologies.

Dr. Lavian's extensive experience in software development for network protocols, combined with his strong academic background, makes him a highly qualified expert in this field. He is able to bring a unique perspective to his work, combining theoretical knowledge with practical expertise to provide valuable insights and solutions to his clients. Whether working on the development of new technologies or providing guidance on the implementation of existing systems, Dr. Lavian is able to draw upon his wealth of experience to deliver reliable, effective results.
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Awards & Honors

• Top Talent Award – Nortel
• Top Inventors Award – Nortel EDN
• IEEE-WCET Certification - Wireless Communications Engineering Technologies
• Toastmasters International - Competent Communicator (twice)
• Toastmasters International - Advanced Communicator Bronze
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Publications

• “R&D Models for Advanced Development & Corporate Research” Understanding Six Models of Advanced R&D - Ikhlaq Sidhu, Tal Lavian, Victoria Howell - University of California, Berkeley. Accepted paper for 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition- June 2015
• “Communications Architecture in Support of Grid Computing,” TalLavian, Scholar's Press 2013ISBN 978-3-639-51098-0.
• “Applications Drive Secure Light-path Creation across Heterogeneous Domains, Feature Topic Optical Control Planes for Grid Networks: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Vision.” Gommans L.; Van Oudenaarde B.; Dijkstra F.; De Laat C.; Lavian T.; Monga I.; Taal A.; Travostino F.; Wan A.; IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 44, no. 3, March 2006, pp. 100-106.
• Lambda Data Grid: Communications Architecture in Support of Grid Computing. Tal I. Lavian, Randy H. Katz; Doctoral Thesis, University of California at Berkeley. January 2006.
• “Information Switching Networks.” Hoang D.B.; T. Lavian; The 4th Workshop on the Internet, Telecommunications and Signal Processing, WITSP2005, December 19-21, 2005, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
• “Impact of Grid Computing on Network Operators and HW Vendors.” Allcock B.; Arnaud B.; Lavian T.; Papadopoulos P.B.; Hasan M.Z.; Kaplow W.; IEEE Hot Interconnects at Stanford University 2005, pp.89-90.
• DWDM-RAM: A Data Intensive Grid Service Architecture Enabled by Dynamic Optical Networks. Lavian T.; Mambretti J.; Cutrell D.; Cohen H.J; Merrill S.; Durairaj R.; Daspit P.; Monga I.; Naiksatam S.; Figueira S.; Gutierrez D.; Hoang D.B., Travostino F.; CCGRID 2004, pp. 762-764.
• DWDM-RAM: An Architecture for Data-Intensive Service Enabled by Next Generation Dynamic Optical Networks. Hoang D.B.; Cohen H.; Cutrell D.; Figueira S.; Lavian T.; Mambretti J.; Monga I.; Naiksatam S.; Travostino F.; Proceedings IEEE Globecom 2004, Workshop on High-Performance Global Grid Networks, Houston, 29 Nov. to 3 Dec. 2004, pp.400-409.
• Implementation of a Quality of Service Feedback Control Loop on Programmable Routers. Nguyen C.; Hoang D.B.; Zhao, I.L.; Lavian, T.; Proceedings, 12th IEEE International Conference on Networks 2004. (ICON 2004) Singapore, Volume 2, 16-19 Nov. 2004, pp.578-582.
Dangerous Liaisons - Software Combinations as Derivative Works? Determann L.; Berkeley Technology Law Journal. Volume 21, Issue 4, Fall 2006. (minor contributor)


Presentations and Talks
(Not an exhaustive list)
• Lambda Data Grid
• A Platform for Large-Scale Grid Data Service on Dynamic High-Performance Networks
• Lambda Data Grid: An Agile Optical Platform for Grid Computing and Data-intensive Applications.
• Workflow Integrated Network Resource Orchestration
• DWDM-RAM: DARPA-Sponsored Research for Data-Intensive Service-on-Demand Advanced Optical Networks
• Impact of Grid Computing on Network Operators and HW Vendors
• Web Services and OGSA
• WINER Workflow Integrated Network Resource Orchestration.
• A Grid Proxy Architecture for Network Resources
• Technology & Society
• Abundant Bandwidth and how it affects us?
• Active Content Networking(ACN)
• DWDM-RAM: Enabling Grid Services with Dynamic Optical Networks
• Application-engaged Dynamic Orchestration of Optical Network Resources
• DWDM-RAM: DARPA-Sponsored Research for Data-Intensive Service-on-Demand Advanced Optical Networks
• An Architecture for Data-Intensive Service Enabled by Next Generation Optical Networks
• A Platform for Data-Intensive Services Enabled by Next Generation Dynamic Optical Networks
• A Platform for Data-Intensive Services Enabled by Next Generation Dynamic Optical Networks
• Optical Networks
• Grid Optical Network Service Architecture for Data-Intensive Applications
• Optical Networking & DWDM
• OptiCal Inc.
• OptiCal& LUMOS Networks
• Optical Networking Services
• Optical Networks
• Business Models for Dynamically Provisioned Optical Networks
• Business Model Concepts for Dynamically Provisioned Optical Networks
• Optical Networks Infrastructure
• Research Challenges in agile optical networks
• Services and Applications' infrastructure for agile optical networks
• Impact on Society
• Technology & Society
• TeraGrid Communication and Computation
• Unified Device Management via Java-enabled Network Devices
• Active Network Node in Silicon-Based L3 Gigabit Routing Switch
• Enabling Active Flow Manipulation (AFM) in Silicon-based Network Forwarding Engines
• Enabling Active Flow Manipulation (AFM) in Silicon-based Network Forwarding Engines
• Active Nets Technology Transfer through High-Performance Network Devices
• Enabling Active Networks Services on A Gigabit Routing Switch
• Programmable Network Node: Applications
• Open Innovation via Java-enabled Network Devices
• Practical Considerations for Deploying a Java Active Networking Platform
• Open Programmable Architecture for Java-enabled Network Devices
• Enabling Active Flow Manipulation In Silicon-based Network Forwarding Engines
• Enabling Active Flow Manipulation In Silicon-based Network Forwarding Engines
• Enabling Active Flow Manipulation In Silicon-based Network Forwarding Engines
• DWDM-RAM: DARPA-Sponsored Research for Data-Intensive Service-on-Demand Advanced Optical Networks
• DWDM-RAM: DARPA-Sponsored Research for Data-Intensive Service-on-Demand Advanced Optical Networks
• Open Programmable Architecture for Java-enabled Network Devices
• Open Java-based Intelligent Agent Architecture for Adaptive Networking Devices
• Edge Device Multi-unicasting for Video Streaming
• Intelligent Network Services through Active Flow Manipulation
• Java SNMP Oplet
• Unified Device Management via Java-enabled Network Devices
• Dynamic Classification in a Silicon-Based Forwarding Engine
• Integrating Active Networking and Commercial-Grade Routing Platforms
• Enabling Active Flow Manipulation In Silicon-based Network Forwarding Engines
• Open Distributed Networking Intelligence: A New Java Paradigm
• Open Networking Better Networking Through Programmability
• Open Networking
• Open Programmability
• Active Networking On A Programmable Networking Platform
• Open Networking through Programmability
• Open Programmable Architecture for Java-enabled Network Devices
• Popeye – Fine-grained Network Access Control for Mobile Users
• Integrating Active Networking and Commercial-Grade Routing Platforms
• Active Networking
• Programmable Network Devices
• Open Programmable Architecture for Java-enabled Network Devices
• To be smart or not to be?
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Professional References

Available upon request.

Education

• Ph.D., Computer Science specializing in networking and communications, UC Berkeley
• M.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Tel Aviv University
• B.Sc., Computer Science, Tel Aviv University

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