What types of medical device cases does Eric Heinz handle as an expert witness?

Eric Heinz provides expert witness services in medical device product liability, M&A transaction disputes, intellectual property and trade secret matters, unfair competition, trademark infringement, and technical business disputes such as co-development or build-to-buy arrangements. His device expertise spans surgical robotics, navigation systems, orthopedic devices, and capital equipment.

Does Eric Heinz serve as both a consulting and testifying expert?

Yes. Eric serves as both a consulting expert (providing technical analysis, record review, discovery support, and failure assessment) and a testifying expert (preparing written expert reports, rebuttal analysis, and supporting deposition and trial testimony). He has completed formal training in deposition and trial preparedness through SEAK, Inc.

What qualifies Eric Heinz as a medical device expert witness?

Eric holds a BS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Graduate Certificate from the Stanford Biodesign program. He is a registered patent agent and has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in regulated medical technology, including leadership roles at Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical, Smith & Nephew, and Titan Medical. He currently serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor with the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC. He has been engaged on 5 expert witness matters spanning product liability, IP, trademark, M&A disputes, and unfair competition.

What are the professional limitations of Eric Heinz as an expert witness?

Eric does not provide legal opinions or interpret law, does not provide medical opinions or clinical judgments (he is not a physician), does not serve exclusively for plaintiffs or defendants, does not opine beyond his technical and industry expertise, and does not engage without completing a conflict review.

What is the engagement process for expert witness services?

The process begins with an initial inquiry and conflict review, followed by scope definition and engagement terms, formal written engagement, record review and technical analysis, expert report preparation, and deposition and trial support as applicable.

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