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HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support services, is pleased to announce that Principal David Paris has joined its Intellectual Property (IP) practice in Washington, DC.   

“We are thrilled to welcome David to HKA. His deep expertise in IP damages and economic consulting, combined with his extensive testimony experience, will significantly enhance our capabilities and value to clients.”

Michael Lasinski, Partner

David brings over 35 years of experience as an economist and business consultant. His expertise spans domestic and international courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings addressing damages, valuation, and competition issues in complex commercial disputes.  

David advises clients across various industries on IP strategy, licensing negotiation, royalty audits, and compliance reviews. He specializes in patent, trademark, and copyright infringement matters, trade secret misappropriation, licensing disputes, fraud, breach of contract, and antitrust violations. 

He has testified on damages and economic issues in U.S. District Courts and before the American Arbitration Association and International Trade Commission, addressing issues involving lost profits, reasonable royalty, unjust enrichment, commercial success, and economic considerations relevant to injunctive relief.  

“I’m excited to join HKA’s outstanding team of experts and contribute to the continued growth of its Intellectual Property and Patent Damages practice. HKA’s global reach and collaborative culture provide a unique platform to deliver high-impact solutions to clients facing complex IP challenges.” 

David Paris, Principal 

David is a published author and speaker who is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Licensing Executives Society. He holds a Master of Arts in Applied Economics from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from George Washington University. 

View David’s Expert Centre Profile. 

About HKA’s Intellectual Property practice 

HKA’s IP consultants and experts work worldwide to value intangibles in most industries – from advanced technology to education, healthcare to e-commerce, and transport and consumer goods. The team is experienced in analyzing issues related to IP damages, such as apportionment of profits, manufacturing and sales capacity, available alternatives, customer demand, company and product profitability, competition, cost savings, and enhanced earnings related to licensing IP. The firm’s IP experts have evaluated and determined reasonable royalties for a broad range of products and industries, reviewing and analyzing thousands of license agreements. 

Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Accounting, Investigations, Business Valuation, Economic Damages, and Intellectual Property expert services. 

Media contact 

Name	Andrew J. Katz, CPSM
Title	Marketing and Communications Director, Americas
Number	+1 215 962 1136
Email	andrewkatz@hka.com